Auto shutdown and startup


  1. Posts : 7
    64 bit
       #1

    Auto shutdown and startup


    Hi all,
    I'm looking for a program that will power up and shut-down my pc at specific times. Anyone got any recommendations?

    Cheers
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,177
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #2

    Hi wpickett,

    On some computers there is an option in the BIOS to start computer and to shutdown you can always schedule shutdown.exe to run at a specific time.

    Task Scheduler - Create New Task

    I actually have a batch file with the following code in and i have just got Windows task schedule to run it.

    Code:
    shutdown -s -t 00
    Just paste the above code into a text document and save the file as .bat
    Note - Change the file type to All Types:

    Auto shutdown and startup-capture.jpg


    Regards,
    JDobbsy1987
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2,177
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #3

    This site might help with the auto start - How To Automatically Start Your Computer - Video

    Not the best quality picture but should be OK.

    On a side note, the code for a batch file i posted above will shutdown the computer without warning at the time specified, if you need a warning then let me know and i will give you a new script.

    Regards,
    JDobbsy1987
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 26
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #4

    JDobbsy1987 said:
    , if you need a warning then let me know and i will give you a new script.
    ... or type
    shutdown/? or simply shutdown
    at the command prompt and read the instructions :)
      My Computer


 

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