shutdown.exe doesn't work


  1. jetblast96
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    shutdown.exe doesn't work


    Hey guys,
    I've been seeing a problem with my system's shutdown file. This file, C:\Windows\System32\Shutdown.exe appears to never work whenever I try running it. I need this because during a scan or backup overnight, I like to be able to set a task to turn off the computer at a certain time so it isn't on all night. This issue has been around ever since I got my computer a year ago and not I decided I wanted to figure out what is wrong. I don't have a problem when normally shutting down the computer. I have tried both running as admin and creating my own shutdown.bat file, but no matter what nothing happens; a small window with text shows up for half a second and disappears. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

    Thanks
    Mike
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  3. TVeblen
    Posts : 6,292
    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
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    Hello jetblast96. Welcome to the forum.

    Are you using the Task Scheduler to perform this?
    Task Scheduler - Create New Task

    That is the best way to do it.
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  4. kj7ym
    Posts : 1
    windows 7 X64
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    I am using Task Scheduler and Shutdown does not work for me either. Running Window 7 X64.
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  6. TwilightSparkle
    Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    There's an EXE to shut down things? Like a virus?
    :cricket:
    hehe.... EHEHE... AHAHAHA!!

    OT: i tried to do that on task scheduler and no worky windows 7 ultimate x64
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