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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by IDK312, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. IDK312

    IDK312 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any program out there that will shut off your computer? Like for example, if i told the program to shut the computer off at 8pm at night, will the program than shut off the computer at 8pm at night?
     
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  2. bbCan

    bbCan Notebook Guru

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    I know, for windows, you can type in the command window:
    shutdown -t xx
    (where xx is to set the timeout for shutdown to the xx seconds)
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I won't vouch for it since I've never used it m'self, but I did come across a freeware utility called Shut Down My PC that claims to do precisely what you want.
     
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    Pirx Notebook Virtuoso

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    You don't need any third-party software to do this. You can use Task Scheduler to create a task that performs the shutdown at the time you want every day, or only on certain days, etc. See Windows Help & Support Center for details, or ask if you need more help.
     
    Pirx, Mar 31, 2009
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