Sometimes users have to leave the computer for a while to complete a certain task on its own. After completing the task, the PC will continue to idle. To avoid this, you should set a sleep timer. Let's see how this can be done in the Windows 7 operating system in various ways.

There are a number of ways that allow you to set a sleep timer in Windows 7. All of them can be divided into two large groups: your own tools operating system and third party programs.

Method 1: Third-party utilities

There are a number of third-party utilities that specialize in setting a timer to turn off your PC. One of these is SM Timer.

1. After the installation file downloaded from the Internet is launched, a language selection window opens. Click on the button "OK" without additional manipulations, since the default installation language will correspond to the language of the operating system.



2. Next opens Installation Wizard. Click on the button here "Next".



3. After this, the license agreement window opens. It is necessary to move the switch to the position "I accept the terms of the agreement" and press the button "Next".



4. The additional tasks window opens. Here, if the user wants to install program shortcuts to Desktop and on Quick Launch Toolbars, then you must check the boxes next to the appropriate parameters.



5. After this, a window will open containing information about the installation settings that were previously entered by the user. Click on the button "Install".



6. After the installation is complete, Installation Wizard will report this in a separate window. If you want SM Timer to open immediately, you need to check the box next to the item "Start SM Timer". Then click "Finish".



7. A small window of the SM Timer application opens. First of all, in the top field from the drop-down list you need to select one of two operating modes of the utility: "Shutting down the computer" or "End session". Since our task is to turn off the PC, we choose the first option.



8. Next, you should select the time counting option: absolute or relative. When absolute is specified exact time shutdowns. It will occur when the specified time of the timer and the computer’s system clock coincide. In order to set this counting option, the switch is moved to the position "IN". Next, using two sliders or icons "Up" And "Down" located to the right of them, the shutdown time is set.

   

   Relative time shows how many hours and minutes after activating the timer the PC will be turned off. In order to set it, set the switch to the position "Through". After this, in the same way as in the previous case, we set the number of hours and minutes after which the shutdown procedure will occur.



9. After the above settings have been made, click on the button "OK".

The computer will turn off after a set amount of time or when the specified time has passed, depending on which countdown option was selected.

Method 2: Using Third Party App Peripheral Tools

In addition, in some programs, the main task of which is completely unrelated to the issue at hand, there are secondary tools for turning off the computer. This feature can be found especially often in torrent clients and various file downloaders. Let's see how to schedule PC shutdowns using the example of a file download application.

Now, when the specified time is reached, the download in the Download Master program will be completed, immediately after which the PC will shut down.

Method 3: Run window

The most common option for starting a computer auto-shutdown timer using built-in Windows tools is to use a command expression in the window "Run".

If the user wants the computer to forcefully shut down programs when the computer is turned off, even if no documents are saved, then it should be set in the window field "Run" after specifying the time after which the shutdown will occur, the parameter "-f". Thus, if you want a forced shutdown to occur after 3 minutes, then you should enter the following entry:

shutdown -s -t 180 -f

Click on the button "OK". After this, even if programs with unsaved documents are running on the PC, they will be forcibly terminated and the computer will be turned off. When entering an expression without a parameter "-f" The computer, even with a timer set, will not turn off until documents are manually saved if programs with unsaved content are running.

But there are situations when the user’s plans may change and he will change his mind about turning off the computer after the timer has already started. There is a way out of this situation.

Method 4: Create a mute button

But constantly resorting to entering the command through the window "Run", entering code there is not very convenient. If you regularly use the shutdown timer, setting it at the same time, then in this case it is possible to create a special button to start the timer.

1. Click on the desktop with the right mouse button. In the context menu that opens, hover the cursor over the position "Create". In the list that appears, select the option "Label".



2. Starts Wizard to create a shortcut. If we want to turn off the PC half an hour after the timer starts, that is, after 1800 seconds, then enter into the area "Specify location" the following expression:

   C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -s -t 1800

   Naturally, if you want to set the timer for a different time, then you should specify a different number at the end of the expression. After that, click on the button "Next".



3. The next step is to assign a name to the shortcut. By default it will be "shutdown.exe", but we can add a more understandable name. Therefore, to the area "Enter a name for the shortcut" We enter the name, looking at which it will immediately be clear what will happen when you press it, for example: "Start shutdown timer". Click on the inscription "Ready".



4. After these steps, a shortcut for activating the timer appears on the desktop. To prevent it from being faceless, the standard shortcut icon can be replaced with a more informative icon. To do this, right-click on it and select the item in the list "Properties".



5. The properties window opens. Moving to the section "Label". Click on the inscription "Change icon...".



6. An information alert will be displayed indicating that the object shutdown has no icons. To close it, click on the inscription "OK".



7. An icon selection window opens. Here you can choose an icon to suit your every taste. In the form of such an icon, for example, you can use the same icon as when turning off Windows, as in the image below. Although the user can choose any other one to his taste. So, select the icon and click on the button "OK".



8. After the icon is displayed in the properties window, click on the inscription there too "OK".



9. After this, the visual display of the PC auto-shutdown timer start icon on the desktop will be changed.



10. If in the future you need to change the time the computer turns off from the moment the timer starts, for example, from half an hour to an hour, then in this case we again go to the shortcut properties through the context menu in the same way as discussed above. In the window that opens, in the field "Object" change the numbers at the end of the expression with "1800" on "3600". Click on the inscription "OK".

Now, after clicking on the shortcut, the computer will turn off after 1 hour. In the same way, you can change the shutdown period to any other time.

Now let's see how to create a cancel button to turn off your computer. After all, the situation when it is necessary to cancel the actions taken is also not uncommon.

Method 5: Use the Task Scheduler

You can also schedule your PC to shut down after a specified period of time using the built-in Windows Task Scheduler.

1. To go to the task scheduler, press the button "Start" in the lower left corner of the screen. After that, select a position in the list "Control Panel".



2. In the area that opens, go to the section "System and Security".



3. Next, in the block "Administration" choose a position "Task execution schedule".

   

   There is also a faster option for switching to the task schedule. But he suitable for those users who are used to remembering command syntax. In this case, we will have to call up the already familiar window "Run" by pressing the combination Win+R. Then you need to enter the command expression in the field "taskschd.msc" without quotes and click on the inscription "OK".



4. The task scheduler starts. In its right area, select a position "Create simple task» .



5. Opens Task creation wizard. At the first stage in the field "Name" The task should be given a name. It can be completely arbitrary. The main thing is that the user himself understands what we are talking about. Let's assign a name "Timer". Click on the button "Next".



6. At the next stage, you will need to set a task trigger, that is, indicate the frequency of its execution. Move the switch to position "One time". Click on the button "Next".



7. After this, a window opens in which you need to set the date and time when auto shutdown will be activated. Thus, it is set in time in an absolute dimension, and not in a relative one, as it was before. In the appropriate fields "Begin" set the date and exact time when the PC should be turned off. Click on the inscription "Next".



8. IN next window you need to select the action that will be performed when the time specified above occurs. We should turn on the program shutdown.exe, which we previously launched using the window "Run" and a label. Therefore, we set the switch to position "Run program". Click on "Next".



9. A window opens where you need to specify the name of the program that you want to activate. To the region "Program or script" enter the full path to the program:

   C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe



10. A window opens showing general information about the task based on previously entered data. If the user is not satisfied with something, then click on the inscription "Back" for editing. If everything is in order, check the box next to the parameter "Open the Properties window after clicking Finish". And click on the inscription "Ready".



11. The task properties window opens. About the parameter "Run with highest privileges" check the box. Switch in the field "Customize for" put in position "Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2". Click "OK".

After this, the task will be queued and the computer will turn off automatically at the time specified using the scheduler.

If the question arises, how to disable the computer shutdown timer in Windows 7, if the user changes his mind about turning off the computer, do the following.

After this action, the task to auto-shut down the PC will be cancelled.

As you can see, there are a number of ways to start the computer auto-shutdown timer at a specified time in Windows 7. Moreover, the user can choose ways to solve this problem, both with the built-in tools of the operating system and using third party programs, but even within these two directions between in specific ways There are significant differences, so the appropriateness of the chosen option must be based on the nuances of the application situation, as well as the personal convenience of the user.

There are situations when we need to leave our computer turned on for a long time. This may be due to the PC operating at night, when large files are downloaded, or when there is a long installation of operating system updates - the fact is that it becomes necessary to automatically turn off the computer without direct user intervention. In this material, I will tell you how to turn off your computer after a certain time, and also introduce the reader to tools that can help us with the planned shutdown of our PC using a timer.

Turn off the computer automatically at a specified time

How to turn off your computer after a certain time using Windows tools

If you need to turn off your computer using a timer, then the simplest and most convenient solution will use the tools built into the Windows OS. A special team will serve us with such tools. shutdown, as well as a task scheduler built into the system.

How to use the Shutdown command

To use this command, press the Win+R key combination, and in the line that appears, enter:

shutdown -s -t 3600 /f

• s– completion of work;
• t– indicates the time in seconds after which our PC will be turned off. That is, 3600 is 60 minutes (1 hour). Instead of this number, you can enter your own, after first calculating how long the time you need will take in seconds;
• f- from English “forced” - forcibly. Tells the system to forcefully shut down all active applications, meaning no program can prevent your PC from shutting down.

After you click on “Ok”, you will receive a system notification that your computer is shutting down via specified time. If you suddenly change your mind, then press Win+R again and in the line that appears, type:

And this function will be deactivated.

How to use the task scheduler

Using this scheduler, you no longer need to think about how to turn off the computer after a certain time, the program will do everything for you thanks to the schedule you created. Please note that this feature exists in Windows operating systems starting from version 7.

So do this:

• Click on the "Start" button;
• Enter taskschd.msc in the search bar and click OK. The task scheduler window will open in front of you;
• Click on "Action" in the top left;
• Select the “Create Basic Task” option;
• In the window that appears, enter the appropriate name, for example, “Automatic shutdown of Windows” and click on “Next” at the bottom;
• Next, you will need to select the shutdown frequency. If you want to do this every day, for example, at 3 am, then select “Daily”, otherwise select another option and click on “Next”;
• In the next window, determine the shutdown time and click on “Next”;
• In the “Action” option, select “Run the program” and click “Next” again.
• In the line under the inscription “Program and script” we write:

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe

In the argument field we type:

How to use a bat file to shut down your PC automatically at a given time

An effective answer to the question of how to turn off a PC after a certain time is to use a bat file. When you click on such a file, your computer will shut down after the required time.

Open notepad and enter:

if %time%==01:00:00.00 goto:b

shutdown.exe /s /f /t 60 /c " Good night, your computer is shutting down"

• Save this file called shutdown.bat (make sure it's shutdown.bat and not shutdown.bat.txt) on your desktop.
• If necessary, activate it by clicking on it.
• You'll see a blank Command Prompt screen, then just minimize it and continue with your business.
• At the right time (in this text it is one in the morning) you will see a message about turning off the computer and your PC will turn off.
• You can change the shutdown time by specifying other numbers instead of “01:00:00.00”.

We turn off the computer at a time determined by us using programs

In the question of how to turn off the system after 10 minutes or after an hour, third-party software applications that need to be installed on your computer can also help. These are products such as PC Auto Shutdown, Wise Auto Shutdown Software and a number of others.

PC Auto Shutdown - shutdown the PC using a timer

This PC Auto Shutdown application for Windows OS will allow you to shut down your computer after the desired time. To take advantage of its functionality, do the following.

During the global technical revolution, human needs are increasing, so another need has appeared - to turn off the computer at a certain time or after a certain time. A common reason is watching a movie at night, when many people turn on the movie before going to bed and fall asleep listening to it. Of course, this does not have a beneficial effect on a person’s sleep, but that’s another topic.

Now let's figure out how to set our computer or laptop on a timer. Eat large number programs that are created specifically for this purpose, you can also set your computer on a timer through the Windows command line.

Computer shutdown timer programs.

Timer programs are not particularly different in functionality; they basically set the computer to turn off, reboot, or go into sleep mode at a certain period of time. Below I will give a list of the most popular timer programs that antivirus and users do not complain about.

Airytec Switch Off.

The program that I use myself, because it has earned the trust of users and it is the only one with an official website. In addition, none of the antiviruses suspected anything dangerous in Airytec Switch OFF. This timer is also compatible with Windows 8 and 10.

After launch, an icon appears in the Windows notification area.

By clicking the Job button, you can set the following functions:

Lost network connections.

You can also add various notifications that the computer will turn off soon.

In the settings you can change the following parameters:

One more distinctive feature Switch OFF from other timers is a remote shutdown of the computer.

Wise Auto Shutdown.

Another good free timer, and in Russian, is Wise Auto Shutdown ().

As you can see from the screenshot, the interface is extremely clear and intuitive. In addition, there is a function to turn off the computer after a certain period of inactivity. Wise Auto Shutdown provides notifications that your computer is about to shut down, which can sometimes help you extend the timer in time.

A very decent timer that does not overload the system and has a clear interface.

Shutdown timer.

a program with the original name Shutdown Timer. Programs with a simple interface and, according to some sources, may contain malware, but I did not find anything. The main thing during installation is not to install additional components.

In this program, you can schedule computer shutdowns many days in advance, and also set a scheduled reboot of your computer or laptop. The only drawback of the program is that it is difficult to close the program; a notification constantly pops up that there is no need to close the program, so it is better to just minimize it.

How to set a computer shutdown timer, without programs.

For those who do not want to take risks and clutter free space computer, there are several possibilities to set a computer or laptop on a timer using the built-in Windows functions. To do this:

If your plans change and you suddenly want to cancel the timer, then:

1. Press the key combination Win+R.
2. In the dialog box enter: shutdown -a.
3. Click OK.
4. The timer has been cancelled.

If you don't like it this method Due to the fact that you need to remember the key combination and command, I suggest you familiarize yourself with another way to set the timer.

There is another way to turn off a computer or laptop after a certain time.

Video on how to set a timer to turn off your computer.

Detailed video instructions on how to set a timer on a computer or laptop.

Remember how, as a child, our parents made sure that we got enough sleep? Ten minutes with your favorite book or TV program - and go to bed. Now not only children, but also computers have to be sent “under the covers.”

Why do you need to turn off your computer using a timer? Isn't it easier to do this when you get up because of him? There can be many reasons:

• You leave a large download overnight and roughly calculate how long it can last
• You get into bed to watch a movie, for example, and set a timer almost immediately after finishing it
• You leave home, but the computer must be open for remote access for some time
• You regularly leave in a hurry and may simply forget to turn off the computer, especially if the monitor goes dark after inactivity

Even one of these reasons is enough to use delayed shutdown. Moreover (as we will see below) you don’t have to dig deep into how to set a computer timer.

Built-in Windows timer

Very often we use Windows without noticing the full power of this operating system. But among its functions there are a lot of non-obvious ones - such, for example, as setting the computer on a shutdown timer. Let's assume that you have the latest version of Windows - from 7 to 10.

We hope the concept of “command line” doesn’t scare you? If you grew up in the MS-DOS era or are interested in administration, then you shouldn't. But even if you are far from this, there is nothing wrong with using the command line. This is a powerful Windows management tool, and extensive command help will allow you to achieve your goals with just one press of Enter.

To open the command prompt, you can press the R and Win keys (Windows logo) on your keyboard at the same time. Another way is to go to the Start menu, and there, in the “All Programs/Accessories” section, find the “Run” line. The result will be the same: a window will open in front of you with an input field, meager and containing nothing more.

Let's say you need to turn off your computer after 5 minutes. Now you need to enter a command that looks like a formula:

As you know from your English course, shutdown means “turning off”. The -s (suspend) option is needed to delay the execution of the command and requires us to specify the time before shutdown. Time (which is logical) is denoted by the letter t (from the word time) and is indicated in seconds. In our case, 300 seconds corresponds to 5 minutes. If you are watching a two-hour movie and want to set the computer shutdown timer with a five-minute margin, then you need to multiply 2 hours 5 minutes (or 125 minutes) by 60 seconds. It turns out 7500 - this is the number that will need to be substituted into a simple expression.

If you have any programs running while your computer is running that interfere with closing, you should add the -f (forced) parameter at the end of the command. When using it, all running programs will be closed forcibly.

What if for some reason you change your mind about turning off your computer? No, you don't have to think about whether to cut the red or blue wires. Just launch the command prompt again and enter the command

shutdown -a

“a” in this case means “abort” - interruption. The pending command to turn off the computer is thus canceled.

Thus, you (may) have to spend some time learning the basic capabilities of the Windows command line (more precisely, the now more powerful tool - PowerShell, but for us it is still the command line). No problem, it will pay off: your electricity bills will be lower, and your computer will last you longer.

Delayed shutdown in one click

If you constantly use the delayed shutdown of your computer, then it makes sense for you to automate the process and create a shortcut to quickly launch the command. This is done using standard Windows tools:

• Click “Next”

• Enter a name for the shortcut (for example, “Turn off later”)
• Click “Finish”

This method has only one inconvenience: to change the time before shutdown, you will have to edit the properties of the shortcut. This is done again by right-clicking, after which you select the “Properties” item and in the “Object” line change the time to the desired one.

Scheduler

Windows has another powerful tool for scheduling tasks: Scheduler. How to turn off your computer using a timer via Planner? First you need to call it:

In the window that opens, select the “Create a simple task” option, name it, for example, “Timer” and specify the frequency. If you may not have time to turn off the computer before leaving for work or need access to it at a certain time, select “Daily”; otherwise, “Once”.

In the next window, set the shutdown time. Click “Next”, in the next window select “Run a program”.

And then old friends are waiting for us. In the line “Command or script” you need to enter the command already known to us “ shutdown -s" We won’t need the remaining parameters: after all, we have already set the time at the previous stage.

This method is good if you regularly face the task of turning off your computer. In addition, the Planner is worth exploring for other purposes.

Additional tools for delayed computer shutdown

There's a reason we started by listing the times when we might need a delayed shutdown! We can either watch a movie, or listen to music, or download torrents or just files from the network, and so on. In this case, it is more convenient to set not the exact shutdown time, but an event in the program (end of download/movie/playlist, etc.). Let's consider programs that will do all the work for us:

µTorrent

This popular torrent client can, after finishing downloading, turn off the computer or put it into standby mode. Open the main µTorrent window, go to the “Settings” menu and select “Shut down Windows” (it’s at the very bottom of the menu).

Here you will find a huge selection of options, but in essence they come down to a simple set. The application can, after completing all downloads (or after completing all downloads and distributions, but, as you know, distributions can be endless) perform one of the following actions: turn off the computer, go into sleep mode, go into standby mode, restart Windows, or close only itself. We are, of course, interested in the first point. This means that you should select the first line of the last section - “Shutdown when downloads are complete.”

Download Master

When you leave a large download overnight, you can configure the most popular download manager to automatically turn off your computer afterwards. To do this, open the “Settings” menu, select “Automation” and in the “When all downloads are complete” menu, select the “Turn off PC” option.

The same program allows you to turn off the computer at a strictly specified time. Open the “Tools” section, the “Schedule” item, activate the “Shut down on schedule” and “Turn off the computer” options, then set the shutdown time and click “Apply”.

AIMP

The most popular player in the post-Soviet space, which inherited the glory of Winamp, also allows you to turn off the computer after playing a playlist. To do this, go to the menu, open the “Scheduler” item and select “Turn off computer”. In the menu window you will have a huge selection of options: turn off after playing a playlist, queue, after one track or file, and also (what is most interesting for us) at a given time.

However, all the options are interesting in their own way. If you decide to listen to music before bed, you can set it to turn off after a playlist or queue.

Media Player Classic

One of the most popular video players is also capable of turning off the computer after finishing playback. You don’t even need any tricks for this (as, for example, with its competitor VLC). Just launch the player, select the “Playing” section, then “When finished” and select the “Turn off computer” option. This way, you don't even have to get out of bed to turn off your PC just after watching a movie. Especially if you fall asleep in the process.

So have a good viewing, successful downloads and sweet dreams!

The computer shutdown timer will allow you to automatically turn off your computer after a certain preset period of time. Upon completion of the time interval, personal computer It will shut down on its own and turn off.

The Windows computer shutdown timer completely shuts down the computer rather than putting the PC into sleep or hibernation mode. This function is in demand in different situations.

Often the user does not have the opportunity, for various reasons, to shut down work on the computer, but leave the running PC unattended on long time I don't want to. The way out of this situation is to use a timer to turn off the computer after a certain time specified by the user.

Shutdown Windows computer 7 is carried out automatically using a timer system means, or using a third party software. In this article you will find instructions that tell you how to set a shutdown timer for a Windows 7 computer using the system's built-in tools, without using third-party applications.

You can turn off your computer using a timer using Windows 7 tools. In this article we will look at 5 ways to automatically turn off your PC using system tools: running a command in the Run dialog box, creating a shortcut to start the shutdown timer, shutting down the system after running a “.bat” file, creating a task in the Windows Task Scheduler, shutting down the system in command line.

Start the Windows 7 computer shutdown timer in the Run dialog box - method 1

One of the most simple ways To turn off the computer at a specific time: Use the command entered in the Run dialog box. Read more about the commands that you can use in the Run window.

1. Press the “Win” + “R” keys on your keyboard.
2. In the “Run” window, in the “Open” field, enter the command: “shutdown -s -t X” (without quotes), and then click on the “OK” button. “X” is the time in seconds before the computer automatically turns off.

A window will appear on the screen warning you that Windows will shut down after a certain time, in this case, 10 minutes. Close the message window.

At the appointed time, Windows 7 will shut down your computer.

How to turn off the Windows 7 computer shutdown timer in the Run window

If the user's plans change and the shutdown of Windows needs to be canceled, a command will be required to cancel the previous shutdown command.

You can cancel Windows 7 shutdown only while waiting for the computer to automatically shut down:

1. Press the "Win" + "R" keys.
2. In the “Run” dialog box, enter the command: “shutdown -a” (without quotes), click on the “OK” button.

The automatic shutdown of your computer in Windows 7 will be cancelled.

How to turn off your computer using a timer using a shortcut on the desktop - method 2

To quickly start a timer that will shut down the system after a specified period of time, create a special shortcut on your computer desktop.

1. Right-click on the Desktop.
2. From the context menu, select New and then Shortcut.
3. In the “Specify the location of the object” field, enter the path: “C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -s -t X” (without quotes), and then click on the “Next” button. “X” is the time in seconds until the system shuts down.

1. In the “What should I name the shortcut?” window. Enter any name convenient for you, click on the “Done” button.

A shortcut will appear on the Desktop to start the computer shutdown timer.

Select the appropriate icon for the shortcut:

1. Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
2. In the “Properties” window, in the “Shortcut” tab, click on the “Change Icon” button.
3. In the “Change Icon” window, select the appropriate icon, and then click on the “OK” button.

A timer start icon with a clear picture will appear on the desktop.

To start the countdown to shut down the operating system, double-click on the shortcut with the left mouse button.

Starting a timer to shut down Windows 7 using a bat file - method 3

Another quick way to enable a countdown timer until the end of the operating system: use an executable (batch) file with the “.bat” extension.

This file can be created using the Notepad program included with Windows.

Open Notepad, enter one of the following commands:

Shutdown.exe -s -t X -c "message text" shutdown.exe -s -t X

The commands differ in that after executing the first command, a message will appear on the screen indicating that the computer will be turned off. Instead of the phrases “message text”, write in English, something like “computer off timer”. “X” is the time in seconds before the system turns off.

In the file saving window, in the “File type” field, select “All files”, and in the “File name” field, enter any name with the “.bat” extension, for example, “PC.bat”.

To start the timer, click on the “.bat” file.

Shutting down a Windows 7 computer in Task Scheduler - method 4

Using Windows Task Scheduler, you can specify the time when your computer should be turned off.

On the computer.

In the main scheduler window, in the right column “Actions”, select “Create a simple task...”.

In the “Create a simple task” window, give the task a name, for example, “Turn off the computer” (without quotes), and then click on the “Next” button.

In the “Task Trigger” window, select to run the task “One time”, click on the “Next” button.

In the next window, set the time to complete the task, and then click on the “Next” button.

In the Action window, select Run a program.

In the “Run a program” window, in the “Program or script” field, enter the path to the file:

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe

In the “Add arguments (optional)” field, enter “-s” (without quotes), click on the “Next” button.

In the “Summary” window, review the parameters and click on the “Finish” button.

Disabling the computer shutdown task in Task Scheduler

If plans change, the user can disable the task in the Task Scheduler.

In the main window of the Task Scheduler, in the left column, click on the “Task Scheduler Library” option. Find the task, right-click on it, and select “Disable” from the context menu.

How to turn off the computer via the command line using a timer - method 5

You can turn off your computer using a Windows 7 timer using the command line.

Launch Command Prompt.

In the command line interpreter window, enter the command and then press the Enter key:

Shutdown -s -t X

“X” is the time until Windows shuts down in seconds.

The Windows 7 shutdown timer has started.

The user can select the exact time to turn off the computer. In this case, you need to run the following command:

At XX:XX shutdown /s /f

“XX:XX” is the time when you should automatically turn off your computer.

How to cancel computer shutdown via command line

If necessary, the user can disable the computer shutdown timer function running on the command line.

Enter the Windows command prompt.

In the command prompt window, enter the command, and after entering the command, press “Enter”:

Shutdown –a

The system shutdown will be cancelled.

Conclusions of the article

Using the computer shutdown timer, the user can shut down the operating system. Windows systems 7 at a given time. The PC will automatically shut down. You can run a command to shut down the system in the Task Scheduler, in the “Run” window, in the command line, using a specially created shortcut, using an executable “.bat” file.