Error Message 0x80090016 or 0x8009000f When Trying to Schedule a Task

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to schedule a task using the Scheduled Task tool in Control Panel, you may receive either of the following error messages:

• The new task has been created, but may not run because the account information could not be set. The specific error is:
  0x80090016: Keyset does not exist.



• The new task has been created, but may not run because the account information could not be set. The specific error is:
  0x8009000f: Object already exists.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Protected Storage service is not started or running on the Windows 2000-based computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, start the Protected Storage service using either of the following methods:

• Use the Compmgmt.msc snap-in.



• Type the following command at a command prompt:




net start "protected storage"

Additional query words:

Keywords : kberrmsg kbtool
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb