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
- Can I set my PC to turn off automatically? Yes, you can use Command Prompt or Task Scheduler to automate your PC's shutdown.
- What is the Command Prompt shutdown command? In Command Prompt, use 'shutdown /s /t [seconds]' to set a timer for shutting down your PC.
- 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.
- Is there a way to schedule restarts as well? Yes, you can also use similar commands with 'shutdown /r' to schedule a restart.