automatic computer shutdown?

Harkoliar · 10-30-2004, 01:05 AM

hello!

i was wondering if any of you guys know how to configure my computer to make an automatic complete computer shutdown at certain times (like night time or something).

i tried looking into the powersavings settings but it doesnt work at all

.

im using win2000 btw.

Harkoliar · 10-30-2004, 04:29 AM

i was able to find a nifty little program at downloads.com called shutdown machine. pretty good actually if anyone wants to know.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 10-30-2004, 04:57 AM

You can actually do it through the powersaving method too, but since you already have a program then there isn't much point.

Harkoliar · 10-31-2004, 07:53 AM

i tried doing the power saving program but it didnt seem to work which was abit wierd. ah well. thanks anyway [img]smile.gif[/img]

Felix The Assassin · 10-31-2004, 08:50 AM

Win2K is not user friendly. Does not like for people to manipulate it. Will not tolerate real world activities. And well, is just an all around pain. With that said, were you able to configure, and observe the 'shutdown computer' program work?

A little history. Win2K, is the 2nd gen of Windows NT "neanderthal technology", and was designed for the business world, therefore it has a much more stable base = no real world user input. Therfore, the daily requirment of machine cycling was deceased. Win2k is fully capable of going into power setting mode at the ITs whelm. Furthermore, the OS does not like to be told what, how, or when to accomplish tasks.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 10-31-2004, 09:05 AM

That infernal thing!
I now some people crap on XP as well and although it's not perfect, it's the best so far by far, from a lay persons point of view.

Animal · 10-31-2004, 01:44 PM

Create a batchfile.

at 22:00 shutdown /l /y /c

This tells the computer to shut down at 10:00pm. The /l switch is used for the local computer, the /y forces yes to all questions, and the /c quits all running programs.

Use notepad and then save it is "shutdown.bat" or something similiar. Whenever you want to schedule a shutdown, just run the batchfile. You can change the time to whatever you wish using the 24hr clock.

philip · 10-31-2004, 01:55 PM

Can't it be automated. Sounds annoying that you've got to run it yourself everytime.

Animal · 10-31-2004, 01:58 PM

I suppose you could use task scheduler to run the batch file.

philip · 10-31-2004, 02:03 PM

Yeah probably. Then it would work right [img]smile.gif[/img] Didn't know that windows had such a thing

10-30-2004, 01:05 AM	#1
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	hello! i was wondering if any of you guys know how to configure my computer to make an automatic complete computer shutdown at certain times (like night time or something). i tried looking into the powersavings settings but it doesnt work at all . im using win2000 btw. __________________ Catch me if you can..

10-30-2004, 04:29 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i was able to find a nifty little program at downloads.com called shutdown machine. pretty good actually if anyone wants to know. __________________ Catch me if you can..

10-30-2004, 04:57 AM	#3
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	You can actually do it through the powersaving method too, but since you already have a program then there isn't much point. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-31-2004, 07:53 AM	#4
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i tried doing the power saving program but it didnt seem to work which was abit wierd. ah well. thanks anyway [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Catch me if you can..

10-31-2004, 08:50 AM	#5
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Win2K is not user friendly. Does not like for people to manipulate it. Will not tolerate real world activities. And well, is just an all around pain. With that said, were you able to configure, and observe the 'shutdown computer' program work? A little history. Win2K, is the 2nd gen of Windows NT "neanderthal technology", and was designed for the business world, therefore it has a much more stable base = no real world user input. Therfore, the daily requirment of machine cycling was deceased. Win2k is fully capable of going into power setting mode at the ITs whelm. Furthermore, the OS does not like to be told what, how, or when to accomplish tasks. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

10-31-2004, 09:05 AM	#6
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,634	That infernal thing! I now some people crap on XP as well and although it's not perfect, it's the best so far by far, from a lay persons point of view. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

10-31-2004, 01:44 PM	#7
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,534	Create a batchfile. at 22:00 shutdown /l /y /c This tells the computer to shut down at 10:00pm. The /l switch is used for the local computer, the /y forces yes to all questions, and the /c quits all running programs. Use notepad and then save it is "shutdown.bat" or something similiar. Whenever you want to schedule a shutdown, just run the batchfile. You can change the time to whatever you wish using the 24hr clock. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-31-2004, 01:55 PM	#8
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	Can't it be automated. Sounds annoying that you've got to run it yourself everytime.

10-31-2004, 01:58 PM	#9
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,534	I suppose you could use task scheduler to run the batch file. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-31-2004, 02:03 PM	#10
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	Yeah probably. Then it would work right [img]smile.gif[/img] Didn't know that windows had such a thing

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anybody know anything about automatic transmissions?	Ilander	General Discussion	9	04-11-2005 09:04 PM
Chrono Trigger Ressurection SHUTDOWN	Hivetyrant	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	19	10-06-2004 02:21 AM
automatic downloads help (technical prob)	philip	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	0	06-18-2004 10:48 AM
Automatic redirection in IE	ryaldin	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	4	04-30-2004 10:40 AM
How do I change my automatic login?	ThanatosDoS	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	7	06-08-2001 09:05 PM