How to Shutdown Windows Vista at a Specified Time

the shutdown command included in Windows Vista to shutdown the computer and the task scheduler to shut it down at a specific time.

1. Open Task Scheduler by going to Start orb, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then open Task Scheduler.

2. Click Create basic task on the right side of the Task Scheduler.

3. Give the task a name and then click Next.

4. Select when you want to shutdown the computer and then click Next. The next screen will differ depending on when you want the computer to shutdown. In this example I want the computer to shutdown every Monday – Friday at 6pm.

5. Next, choose the rest of the details about when you want to shutdown the computer and then click Next.

6. Choose to Start a program and then click Next.

7. Type shutdown under Program/script

type –s –f –t 0 in the Add arguments box and then click Next

8. Click Finish on the next screen to save this scheduled task.

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