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How to schedule a task for system shutdown on windows 10
- 1. HOW TO SCHEDULE A TASK FOR SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ON WINDOWS 10? Windows has never failed to impress us with its cool and advanced features. One such feature is system shutdown schedule. This feature allows you to set a desired time limit to automatically turn off your inactive computer. It is available in Windows 7 and the latest version of the Windows10 operatingsystem. Basically, you can configure the shutdown schedule feature easily. But, some Windowsusershaveencountered an issuewith it. If youre also encountering the issue while setting up the shutdown schedule feature on your Windows 10 computer, or if you are wondering how to set up the shutdown schedule task, then scroll down this page. Using the Task Scheduler Basically, you can use the Task Scheduler window to set up system shutdown schedule easily. To do so, first, open the Task Scheduler window. Click the Start menu. Type the Schedule keyword in the search field of the taskbar. From the list of suggestions, choose the Schedule tasks option. Now, a window titled Task Scheduler will open. In the window that opens, locate the Create Basic Task option and click on it. Now, in the given field, type a namefor your task. Now, set the When do you want the task to start option as per your desire. Similarly, set the start date by following the on-screen instructions. Now, click on the Start a program option followed by the Browse button. Navigate to the file path C:WindowsSystem32, locate the file named Shutdown, and then open it. Type add s in the Add arguments field and click Next. Finish the configuration by following on-screen instructions. Finally, click on the Finish button.
- 2. Congratulations! You have successfully configured the system shutdown schedule task on your Windows10 computer. Alternative ways to schedule taskfor system shutdown: If you find it difficult to configure the shutdown schedule task using the Task Scheduler window, then you can opt for the alternative method given below. Using the Run dialog box, CommandPrompt,or PowerShell On your Windows 10 computer, open the CMD, PowerShell, or the Run dialog box of your desire. Make sure to open the corresponding app with the admin rights. Now, run the shutdown -s -t 600 command in the corresponding app. (Note: In the shutdown -s -t 600 command 600 represents the number of seconds. So, based on your desire, you can set it. For example, if you want your system to turn off after 5 minutes, then type shutdown -s -t 300. Similarly, set the time period correctly). If youre using the Run dialog box, then type the above command in the given field of the box and click the OK button. Using a dedicated software There are applications like Windows Shutdown Assistant that allows you to set the time limit to turn off your Windows 10 computer. Before you use this app, try the above two methods. If they fail to schedule the task, then you can use this method. Download the software from the official page and install it on your Windows 10 computer. Configure the system shutdown schedule task using the software and check whether it works. If you need remote assistance in setting up the system shutdown schedule task on your Windows 10 computer, then click the Call button provided on this page.