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## Setting an Effective Date

The effective date determines when your schedule goes into effect. A task can not run prior to its effective date. By default, the effective date is the current date.

To specify an effective date:

1. Open the Scheduling Service dialog box.
2. From the schedule options list in the left pane, select the Effective Date option.

> The Effective Date pane is displayed.

1. Select the Make the schedule go into effect checkbox.

> The field directly beneath the checkbox becomes enabled.

1. In the field, enter the date on which you want the schedule to go into effect. Do either of the following:

- Click the arrow to the right of the field and select the date you want from the drop-down calendar.
- Use the increment buttons to the left of the field to change the month, day, or year (mm:dd:yyyy format). Click the portion of the date you want to change and then select the up or down increment button.

> You can enter a date up to and including December 31, 2037.

1. When you have finished setting up a schedule, select OK.

> The Scheduling Service dialog box accepts the changes you made and closes.