[Python] "Run whether user is logged on or not" Scheduled python task not working as intended

I have a scheduled task that should run a Python script daily, regardless of whether my account is logged in or not. My current configuration is:

• General:

Run whether user is logged on or not


Run with highest privileges


Configure for: Windows Server 2019
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• Triggers:

Daily trigger at 12:00 PM
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• Actions:

Program/script: C:/Users/my-user/My python path/python.exe


Add arguments: C:/Users/my-user/My python.py file path/file.py
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The task runs normally when set to 'Run only when user is logged on,' but when I set it to 'Run whether user is logged on or not,' the last execution result is 0x1, and the script doesn't perform its intended actions.

The script essentially: Moves all files from a OneDrive folder to a local folder → Reads information from all files to extract X data → Stores X data in an SQL table.

• What have I tried?

Using different configurations for the task in General and Actions.


Checking my account permissions (I verified that it has 'Log on as a batch job' privileges. My account is also an Administrator)."
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