shutdown.exe doesn't work

[jetblast96]

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

 

[TVeblen]

Hello jetblast96. Welcome to the forum.

Are you using the Task Scheduler to perform this?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12444-task-scheduler-create-new-task.html

That is the best way to do it.

 

[kj7ym]

I am using Task Scheduler and Shutdown does not work for me either. Running Window 7 X64.

 

[TwilightSparkle]

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