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user998644
user998644

Reputation: 11

Windows 8 BackgroundTasks(TimeTrigger)?

I am new to windows 8. I'd like to remind the user about a task stored in my application.

Scheduled notification allows me to raise a toast and update the app's tile to remind the user. But it doesn't support recurrence (repeat feature). So I want to use a background task with time trigger. The documentation says the app should be present on the lock screen.

This is confusing, what exactly does this mean? When will the background task trigger? How can I use it so that it supports recurrence and I can notify the user. Any sample to this would be appreciated.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 882

Answers (1)

fguchelaar
fguchelaar

Reputation: 4909

Time trigger tasks are only available to apps on the lock screen. There is a maintenance task, however, which is available to all apps. Instead of requiring placement on the lock screen, maintenance tasks only run when the device is plugged in to AC power.

See How to use the maintenance trigger.

Upvotes: 1

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