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Shutdown your computer using Task Scheduler [ Windows ]

In Windows 7 , Task scheduler is pretty much advanced now. You can now add any number of triggers ( When something has to be fired ) and actions to be taken for any particular thing you would like to do .

Since most of the time I forget to shutdown my machine , task Scheduler is the most wasy way to do it. Open task scheduler which is under accessories. 

  1. Start creating a new task.
  2. Select the time when you want to shutdown ( Triggers )
  3. Then under actions select the exe shutdown which is availble in system 32 folder. [ Select start a program ]. You might also think of sending yourself an email before shutting down.
  4. Add arguments to it -s-f-t 0 like the image below and you are all set.
Shutdown Windows Vista using Task Scheduler

Shutdown Windows Vista using Task Scheduler

Thats it. Now you need not to worry if your computer was shutdown at night or not. However in case you are working late dont forget to disable it or run SHUTDOWN -A to abort the shutdown.

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Posted on 15th December 2008 by Ashish Mohta , A Professional Tech blogger, Editor and Writer who talks about solving day to day problems of people who use computer. His expertise are in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Home Server, Microsoft Office, Softwares. All posts by Ashish Mohta | Connect with me @ Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Stumble

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