How to Schedule Your PC to Shutdown at a Specific Time

Learn how to easily set your PC to turn off at a specific time using Command Prompt or Task Scheduler.

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Yes, you can set your PC to turn off at a specific time. On Windows, open Command Prompt and type `shutdown /s /t [seconds]` where `[seconds]` is the number of seconds until shutdown. Alternatively, use Task Scheduler: navigate to 'Create Basic Task,' name your task, select 'Daily,' and set the desired shutdown time. Choose 'Start a Program' and enter `shutdown` in the Program box with `/s` as the argument.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I set my PC to turn off automatically? Yes, you can use Command Prompt or Task Scheduler to automate your PC's shutdown.
  2. What is the Command Prompt shutdown command? In Command Prompt, use 'shutdown /s /t [seconds]' to set a timer for shutting down your PC.
  3. How do I use Task Scheduler to shut down my PC? Open Task Scheduler, create a basic task, choose 'Daily', and set the shutdown program with 'shutdown' and '/s' as the argument.
  4. Is there a way to schedule restarts as well? Yes, you can also use similar commands with 'shutdown /r' to schedule a restart.