Unofficial Windows Task Scheduler gets updated with new features

Tired of the ancient Task Scheduler UI? This Fluent-style remake just got a big update with ARM support and smarter task organization.

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how the Windows Task Scheduler is quite legacy in terms of UI, and while Microsoft has prioritized modernizing other Windows components, this one has been left untouched so far. Rather than waiting for the Redmond tech firm to update this interface, a person took this effort upon themselves and released FluentTaskScheduler, which has now received another version with new features.

Version 1.6.0 of FluentTaskScheduler has been dubbed "The Universal Order" update. It packs a ton of improvements, with the highlight being native support for Windows on ARM, which should bring better performance on this platform. In addition, automated CI/CD pipelines have also been configured for both x64 and ARM64 platforms via GitHub Actions.

In terms of content organization, tasks can be categorized by tags and categories, and you can also search across them name, status, path, or tags. You can also import tasks into folders, which can aid during migration processes.

Following Fluent Design principles for a more modern interface is one of the most important selling point of this software, which is why the latest version also leverages NavigationView for a redesigned and more contemporary experience. Moreover, support for Mica material effect and a Light Theme has been added as well. Finally, the custom title bar implementation has been refined with better drag regions.

In terms of core functionality, FluentTaskScheduler now supports more complex scheduling mechanisms for recurring tasks which follow intervals or time durations. Native toast notifications and reminders for pending tasks have also been implemented.

Although, at the time of release, the developer noted that version 1.6.0 of FluentTaskScheduler contains now known issues or bugs, a few have been reported since then. They primarily relate to app freezes and crashes on startup. The good thing is that the developer has accepted those bugs and is working to fix them.

You can check out FluentTaskScheduler on GitHub here. That said, keep in mind that the developer has posted disclaimers that this is only a personal passion project for them and that they heavily use AI during development.

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Posted Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 5:42 am AEST (my time).

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