Error attempting to schedule task.

From: Stewart (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/28/04 

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 06:36:00 -0800

The following error is returned when I attempt to schedule
a task in "Scheduled Taskse or through other applications
such as McAfee:

"0x8007007a: The data passed to a system call is too
small".

I am using an administrator account for the login
credentials and a password exists. I have also reproduced
this after creating a new admin-level account with a
password. Finally, all service packs, etc. are current.

It seems to me it is an issue with the scheduler rather
than an issue with a specific account but I don't know
where to go from here. The only feedback I have received
from my "support provider" (Toshiba) is to reinstall XP
and this is obviously a blow-off response.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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