Windows actions-timed off computer

Sometimes, we need to shut down the computer at regular intervals, and here's an easy way to implement a timed shutdown under Windows XP.

The shutdown of Windows is controlled by the Shutdown.exe program.

Parameters of the Shutdown.exe:

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1. -A cancel shutdown operation
3. -S shut down the local computer
5. -F forcibly closing the application
7. -m \ \ computer Name: Control remote computer
9. -I displays a graphical user interface, but must be the first option of shutdown
11. -L Log off the current user
13. -R Shutdown and restart
15. -T time: Set shutdown countdown
17. -C "Message content": Enter the message content in the Shutdown dialog box (cannot exceed 127 characters)

Example: ("Start"-〉 "Run")

Note: Quotation marks are not entered, there are spaces between the parameters.


1. Specify that the system automatically shuts down after 22 minutes
"Shutdown-s-T 1320" (1320 units in seconds)

2. Specify that the system automatically shuts down at a certain time (e.g. 12:00)
"At Shutdown-s"

3. Cancel the timer shutdown:
"Shutdown-a"

Windows actions-timed off computer