Does the timer on the laptop. How do I put my computer on a timer? All about PC auto shutdown

This feature is useful for many people. For example, when a user wants to put on a download some voluminous file from a movie to a full-fledged game, but does not want to load his computer, forcing it to work all night. Therefore, it would be advisable to set an auto-off timer for a period that will take the process of downloading the file.

There are many ways on how to put the computer not only on auto-shutdown, but also on reboot. All stages are one way or another suitable for any operating system, there is no particular difference in them.

How to put a computer on a timer using built-in Windows tools

Activating a countdown timer allows you to set the timeout in seconds only. 7200 sec. = 2 hours, 14400 sec. = 4 hours, etc.

Below is a table of commands and their designation:

How it works? Let's say we want to turn off the computer after 10 hours:

Press the key combination Windows + R or right-click on the "START" - "Run" menu.
In the window that appears, type the command “shutdown / s / t 36000”.

We see the inscription “Your session will be completed”.
Done, the computer will shutdown in the specified number of seconds.

To cancel the shutdown, enter “shutdown / a”. You may find it inconvenient to keep typing the same thing. To do this, an auto-shutdown or reboot shortcut is created.

How to put a computer on a timer - create a shortcut

Option one

Right-click on an empty field on the desktop.
We select "Create", "Shortcut".

In the window that appears, specify the C: \ Windows \ System32 \ shutdown.exe directory, but also add the / s and / t values as in the screenshot.

We give a name to the shortcut.

Next time, when you need to turn off the computer, it will be enough to double-click on the shortcut.

Option two

Creating a .bat file. It is enough to open this file, as the user will be prompted to set the time before shutdown or reboot.

Create a text document.
In notepad, enter this command:

echo off cls set / p timer_off = "Ukazhite vremja v sekundah:" shutdown / r / t% timer_off%

We save. "File", "Save as ...".
Select the file type - “All files”.
Set the name and change the .txt format to .bat.

If you need to turn off the PC, then instead of “shutdown / r / t” we specify “shutdown / s / t”. Now, when you open the file, a window will appear in which you must specify the time after which the PC will turn off.

How to put a computer on a timer using the task scheduler

It is a special Windows tool that is designed to create and execute various actions at a specified time. It differs from the previous versions in its versatility and flexibility in setting the exact time and frequency of execution.

We are looking for "Task Scheduler" in the search, open it.
Click on “Task Scheduler Library” and create a simple task.

We write a description and name of our task. Anything we want.
Click "Next".
We choose the frequency of the task, let's say “Daily”.
"Further".
We select the date from which the task will begin and the time.
"Further".
Check the box next to the "Run the program" item.
"Further".
In the “program or script” window that appears, insert the “shutdown” function, and in the next line add the arguments “/ s / f” for shutdown or “/ r / f” for reboot.

"Further".
We click "Finish", now the task will be activated every day at the time specified by the user.

How to cancel a task:

We return to the "Task Scheduler" window.
Go to the Task Scheduler Libraries menu.
We look for the necessary and delete, stop or execute.

There are many programs for putting your computer on auto-shutdown. They all have approximately the same functionality and are very simple in terms of application. But, if you want to limit the time of use of some of the users, they are unreliable, since to cancel the action it is enough to disable them.

Often, especially in the evening, after work, many users of a personal computer or laptop like to watch a movie before going to bed. But it often happens that while watching this movie, we can fall asleep, but our computer continues to work. How to make the computer turn off on its own, that is, set, enable or disable the timer, we will go on.

In fact, from Windows version 7 and above, this is very simple and quick to do. You need to run the command line of the window "Run", you can do this by pressing the key combination "Win + R" or go to the menu "Start" - "Run".

Here shutdown / s is a command to turn off the computer, -t starts the timer, and 3000 in this example is the timer time in seconds after which, our computer will shutdown on its own.

After we click "OK" on the screen, we will see a message that the computer will turn off after a certain period of time, we need to click "OK" again to confirm this operation. Now you can safely leave the computer after the specified time, it will turn off.

When the time comes, all programs will be closed (with the option to save work, as if you manually shut down the computer), and the computer will be turned off. If you want to force quit all programs (without the ability to save and dialog), add the -f parameter to the command.

If you change your mind and want to cancel the timer, use the shutdown -a command in the same way - this will reset it and will not shutdown.

Someone constantly entering the command to set the shutdown timer may not seem quite convenient, and therefore I can offer two ways to improve it.

The first way is to create a timer shutdown shortcut. To do this, right-click anywhere on the desktop, select "New" - "Shortcut". In the "Specify the location of the object" field, specify the path C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe and add parameters (in the example in the screenshot, the computer will shutdown after 3600 seconds or an hour).

On the next screen, give your desired shortcut name (your choice). If you want, after that you can right-click on the ready-made shortcut, select "Properties" - "Change icon" and select an icon in the form of a shutdown button or any other.

The second way is to create a .bat file, when launched, the question is asked about how long to set the timer, after which it is set.

File code:

echo off
cls
set / p timer_off = "Vvedite vremya v sekundah:"
shutdown -s -t% timer_off%

You can enter this code in notepad (or copy from here), then when saving in the "File type" field, specify "All files" and save the file with the .bat extension. Read more: How to create a bat file on Windows.

Shutdown at a specified time via Windows Task Scheduler

The same as described above can be implemented through the Windows Task Scheduler. To launch it, press the Win + R keys and enter the taskschd.msc command - then press Enter.

In the Task Scheduler on the right, select "Create a simple task" and provide any convenient name for it. At the next stage, you will need to set the start time of the task, for the purposes of the shutdown timer, this will probably be "Once".

Next, you will need to specify the start date and time and, finally, select “Action” - “Run the program” and specify shutdown in the “Program or script” field, and -s in the “Arguments” field. After completing the creation of the task, at the appointed time, the computer will be automatically turned off.

Below is a video instruction on how to set the Windows shutdown timer manually and a demonstration of some free programs to automate this process, and after the video you will find a text description of these programs and some warnings.

Hopefully, if something about manually setting automatic shutdown of Windows was not clear, the video was able to clarify.

Computer shutdown timer programs

There are a lot of different free programs for Windows that implement the computer shutdown timer functions. Many of these programs do not have an official website. And even where it is, antiviruses issue warnings for some timer programs. I tried to provide only tested and harmless programs (and give appropriate explanations for each), but I recommend that you also check the downloaded programs on VirusTotal.com.

Wise Auto Shutdown Timer

After one of the updates of the current review, in the comments, they drew my attention to the free computer shutdown timer Wise Auto Shutdown. I looked and must agree that the program is really good, at the same time in Russian and at the time of the check - completely clean from any suggestions for installing any additional software.

Turning on the timer in the program is simple:

We select an action that will be performed on a timer - shutdown, reboot, logout, sleep. There are two more actions that are not entirely clear: Disconnect and Wait. When checking it, it turned out that shutdown turns off the computer (what is the difference from shutdown - I did not understand: the entire procedure for logging out of the Windows session and shutting down is the same as in the first case), and waiting is hibernation.

We start the timer. By default, the checkbox "Show reminder 5 minutes before completion" is also checked. The reminder itself allows you to postpone the assigned action for 10 minutes or another time. Notification about the imminent shutdown of the computer
In my opinion, a very convenient and simple option for the shutdown timer, one of the main advantages of which is the absence of anything malicious in the opinion of VirusTotal (which is rare for this kind of programs) and a developer with a generally good reputation.

You can download the Wise Auto Shutdown program for free from the official website http://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-auto-shutdown.html

Airytec Switch Off

The program - the timer for the automatic shutdown of the computer Airytec Switch Off, I, perhaps, will take in the first place: this is the only of the listed timer programs for which the working official website is clearly known, and VirusTotal and SmartScreen recognize the website and the program file itself as clean. Plus, this Windows shutdown timer is in Russian and is available for download as a portable application, that is, it will definitely not install anything additional on your computer.

After launch, Switch Off adds its icon to the Windows notification area (while text notifications of the program are supported for Windows 10 and 8).

By simply clicking on this icon, you can configure the "Task", ie. set a timer with the following parameters to automatically shutdown the computer:

Countdown to shutdown, shutdown "once" at a certain time, when the user is idle.
In addition to shutdown, you can set other actions - reboot, logout, break all network connections.
You can add a warning about the imminent shutdown of the computer (for the ability to save data or cancel the task).
By right-clicking the program icon, you can manually launch any of the actions or go to its settings (Options or Properties). This can be useful if the Switch Off interface turned out to be in English on the first launch.

Additionally, the program supports remote shutdown of the computer, but I have not tested this function (installation is required, and I used the portable version of Switch Off).

You can download the Switch Off timer for free in Russian from the official page http://www.airytec.com/ru/switch-off/ (at the time of this writing, everything is clean there, but just in case, still check the program before installation).

sleep timer

The program with the uncomplicated name "Shutdown Timer" has a laconic design, settings for automatic startup with Windows (as well as activation of the timer at startup), of course, in Russian and, in general, not bad. Among the shortcomings - in the sources I found, the program, during installation, tries to install additional software (which you can refuse) and uses forced closing of all programs (which it honestly warns about) - this means that if at the time of shutdown you will be working on something, you will not have time to save it.

The official website of the program was also found, but it and the downloaded timer file are mercilessly blocked by Windows SmartScreen filters and Windows Defender. At the same time, if you check the program in VirusTotal, everything is clean. So at your own peril and risk.

You can download the Shutdown Timer program from the official page http://maxlim.org/files_s109.html

PowerOff

The PowerOff program is a kind of "harvester" that has more than just a timer function. I do not know if you will use its other features, but shutting down the computer works fine. The program does not require installation, but is an archive with an executable program file.

After starting, in the main window in the "Standard timer" section, you can set the shutdown time:

Triggered at the specified time on the system clock
Countdown
Shutdown after a period of system inactivity
In addition to shutting down, you can specify other actions: for example, launching an application, entering hibernation mode, or locking the computer.

And everything would be fine in this program, but when you close it, it does not notify you in any way that you should not close it, and the timer stops working (that is, it needs to be minimized). Update: I was informed here that there is no problem - it is enough to check the Minimize the program to the system pane when closing in the program settings. The official site of the program could not be found, only on sites - collections of various software. Apparently, a clean copy is available here www.softportal.com/get-1036-poweroff.html (but check anyway).

Auto PowerOFF

The Auto PowerOFF timer program from Alexey Erofeev is also an excellent option for a shutdown timer for a laptop or computer with Windows. I could not find the official website of the program, however, on all popular torrent trackers there is an author's distribution of this program, and the downloaded file when checking is clean (but be careful anyway).

After starting the program, all you need to do is set the timer by time and date (you can also turn off the shutdown weekly) or at any time interval, set the system action (to shutdown the computer, this is “Shutdown”) and click the “ Start".

SM Timer

SM Timer is another simple free program that allows you to turn off your computer (or log out) either at a specified time or after a specified period of time.

The program even has an official website http://ru.smartturnoff.com/download.html, but be careful when downloading on it: some of the options for downloaded files, apparently, are equipped with Adware (download the SM Timer installer, and not Smart TurnOff). The program's website is blocked by Dr. Web, judging by the information from other antiviruses - everything is clean.

In my opinion, using the free programs described in the previous section is not particularly advisable: if you just need to turn off your computer at a certain time, the shutdown command in Windows is suitable, and if you need to limit the time someone uses the computer, these programs are not the best solution. (since they stop working after simply closing them) and more serious products should be used.

In the described situation, software is better suited for implementing parental control functions. Moreover, if you are using Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10, then the built-in parental control has the ability to limit the use of the computer by time.

Command line

To run the command line, in the "Start" menu, find the "System Tools" section and click on the item of the same name. A window will appear with a black background and a blinking cursor. You can also open Run or hold Win + R, you will see a small line. Enter the shutdown / s / t N command into it. Here "shutdown" is the name of the function, "/ s" is the parameter for the complete shutdown of the PC, "/ t N" - indicates that the shutdown will take place in N seconds.

If you need to shutdown the computer via the command line after 1 hour, enter shutdown / s / t 3600 and click on "OK". A system message will appear stating that the PC will be turned off after the specified period of time. Before shutting down, you will be prompted to manually close running applications.

To forcibly close all programs without your participation, add the / f parameter to the formula. If you decide to remove the timer, enter the shutdown / a command, then the computer's auto-shutdown will be canceled. To end the session, use the / l option instead of / s, to put the PC to sleep - the / h option.

If you regularly need to shutdown the computer via the command line, prepare a shortcut for the operation. To do this, right-click on the desktop, in the "Create" menu go to "Shortcut". In the window, enter the path to the program "C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe" with the required parameters. Auto shutdown after 1 hour with closing all applications will correspond to the command "C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe / s / f / t 3600".

Next, give the icon a name and click Finish. To change the picture, select "Change Icon" in the shortcut properties. Then, to activate the timer, you only need to double-click on the shortcut, and the computer will turn off after a specified number of seconds.

Scheduler

You can use the Task Scheduler tool to shut down your computer in Windows 10 or another version. It is hidden in the "Administrative Tools" section of the "Start" menu, and the application can also be invoked with the taskschd.msc line by pressing Win + R.

How to set a shutdown timer for a Windows 7 or 10 computer: in the Action submenu, click on Create Simple Task. Enter an arbitrary name, select the frequency of execution - daily or once. In the next step, set the computer shutdown timer: here you don't have to calculate the seconds, set the date and exact time. As an action, set "Start the program", in the settings write shutdown with the / s argument.

Scheduler

The task will be created and run at the specified time. If your plans change, you can always edit the task parameters by moving the auto-shutdown to another hour.

Third party programs

Unlike Windows system tools, other programs for automatically shutting down your computer have more advanced settings. You do not have to count down the time in seconds and manually register the parameters to start the timer.

SM Timer

Concise Smart Turn Off utility designed to automatically turn off a computer running Windows 10, 8, XP or Vista. Only basic settings are available: the end of the session or the complete shutdown of the PC, after a specified interval or at a specified time.

Airytec Switch Off

The Switch Off program knows how to turn off your computer after a certain amount of time. The utility has flexible settings: the schedule for the days of the week and the specified time, the choice of action - shutdown, reboot, sleep, disconnect VPN connections. Switch Off can close apps and show a warning before starting the function. Also, auto shutdown can be started not by the clock, but in the absence of processor or user actions for a certain period.

You can download the utility in full version or portable - does not require installation, runs from any media. The application adds its icon to the Windows notification area; to start the task, just click on it and select the desired function. Switch Off also has a web interface for remote access - with it, you can turn off your computer online in a browser from any device.

Wise Auto Shutdown

How to set a shutdown timer for a Windows 10 computer, knows the Wise Auto Shutdown program. The utility provides a choice of several options for action, the time is set - exact, after an interval, daily or at idle time.

Before auto-shutdown, a reminder will be shown from which you can postpone the specified action.

How to set a timer in Windows 8

Many users need a timer to keep track of time and also to prevent the computer from wasting energy. In this case, it is much more convenient to use additional software products, because the system tools will not give you so many tools for working with time.

Airytec Switch Off

One of the best programs of this kind is Airytec Switch Off. With its help, you can not only start a timer, but also configure the device to turn off after the end of all downloads, log out after a long absence of the user, and much more.

It is very easy to use the program, because it has Russian localization. After launching Airytec Switch Off, it minimizes to the tray and does not interfere with you while working at the computer. Find the program icon and click on it with the mouse - a context menu will open, in which you can select the desired function.

Wise Auto Shutdown

Wise Auto Shutdown is also a Russian-language program that will help you control the operating time of the device. With it, you can set the time after which the computer turns off, restarts, goes into sleep mode, and much more. Also, you can even create a daily schedule according to which the system will work.

Working with Wise Auto Shutdown is pretty simple. When you start the program, in the menu on the left you need to select what action the system should perform, and on the right - indicate the time of execution of the selected action. You can also turn on the display of a reminder 5 minutes before turning off the computer.

We use system tools

You can also set the timer without using additional software, but using system applications: the Run dialog box or the Command line.

Using the keyboard shortcut Win + R, call the Run service. Then enter the following command there:
shutdown -s -t 3600

where the number 3600 denotes the time in seconds after which the computer will turn off (3600 seconds = 1 hour). And then click OK. After executing the command, you will see a message telling you how long it will take to turn off the device.

With the "Command Line", all actions are similar. Call the console in any way you know (for example, use Search), and then enter the same command there:
shutdown -s -t 3600

Enable OS shutdown timer: quick way

You can enable the timer in Windows 7 without the constant use of cmd, you can use access to commands from the graphical shell of the system, for this:

In the line "Specify the location of the object:" enter without quotes and keeping the syntax "C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe –s –t 1800" → "Next". It follows that when starting from a shortcut, a correct shutdown should occur after 30 minutes.

In the Enter shortcut name field, enter shutdown.exe → Finish.

For the convenience of visualization, let's change the icon, for this, right-click on the created shortcut → "Properties";

Select the "Shortcut" tab → at the bottom of the "Change icon";

Windows 7 may display a message that this command does not contain icons, click "OK";

From those offered by Windows 7, select the icon that in your opinion is more suitable, or by clicking on "Browse", select from the previously downloaded ones, then click "OK".

At the top of the properties window, the image should change → “Apply” → “OK”.

There is another way to enable scheduled shutdown of the OS using the built-in tools of Windows 7, which is more suitable for less experienced users. The following is a detailed instruction on how to turn on the shutdown timer of a Windows 7 computer using the task scheduler.

"Start" → "Control Panel";

We select the view mode "Large icons" → "Administration".

In the list we find the "Task Scheduler".

In the right part of the window, click on "Create a simple task ..."

In the "Name:" field, enter "shutdown" without quotes → in the "Description:" optionally add information → "Next".

In the "Trigger" section, specify the required task launch parameter → "Next".

We have chosen “Daily”, now we will indicate from what date to start and at what time to perform the task, in “Repeat every” there is “1” - since we chose daily → “Next”.

Followed by the section "Action" → "Run the program" → "Next".

We went to "Start the program" → in the "Program or script:" field, also enter "shutdown" and add the already known arguments, in particular "-s" → "Next".

The final stage, at which all the settings specified by us are clearly visible, check and if everything is correct, check the box "Open the" Properties "window after clicking" Finish "→" Finish ".

In the window that opens, you can make changes if necessary and view additional options.

Windows 7 will certainly notify you 1 minute before turning on the shutdown timer and will display the message "There is less than 1 minute left to shutdown Windows."

Thus, we configured the shutdown timer on Windows 7, in case it is no longer needed, it can be removed from the task scheduler.
"Control Panel" → "Administrative Tools" → "Task Scheduler" → on the left side, select "Task Scheduler Library".

In the central part of the window, in the list, we find the task we have created, for the convenience of searching, at the top, click on "File" to sort alphabetically:
We have created “shutdown” → right-click and select “Delete” from the context menu → confirm the deletion “Yes”.

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

If the user has changed plans and needs to cancel the shutdown of Windows, they will need to enter a command that cancels the previous shutdown command.

You can cancel the shutdown of Windows 7 only while waiting for the automatic shutdown of the computer:

Press the "Win" + "R" keys.
In the Run dialog box, enter the command: "shutdown -a" (without quotes), click the "OK" button.
The automatic shutdown of the computer in Windows 7 will be canceled.

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

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

Right-click on the Desktop.
From the context menu, select New and then Shortcut.

In the field "Specify the location of the object" enter the path: "C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe -s -t X" (without quotes), and then click on the "Next" button. "X" is the time in seconds until the system shutdown.

In the window "What is the name of the shortcut?" enter any name convenient for you, click on the "Finish" button.

A shortcut will appear on the desktop to start the shutdown timer.

Select the appropriate icon for the shortcut:

Right click on the shortcut, select Properties.
In the "Properties" window, in the "Shortcut" tab, click on the "Change icon" button.
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 for shutting down the operating system, double-click on the shortcut with the left mouse button.

Another quick way to enable the timer until the operating system ends is to use an executable (batch) file with the ".bat" extension.

This file can be created using the Notepad 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 the first command is executed, a message will appear on the screen stating 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 until the system is turned off.

In the Save File window, in the File Type field, select All Files, and in the File Name field, enter any name with the extension .bat, for example, PC.bat.

To start the timer, click on the ".bat" file.

Shutting Down Windows 7 Computer in Task Scheduler - Method 4

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

Start Task Scheduler on your computer.
In the main window of the scheduler, 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 the "Once" task launch, click the "Next" button.

In the next window, set the time for the task, and then click on the "Next" button.

In the Action window, select Run Program.

In the Run Program window, in the Program or script field, enter the path to the file:
C: WindowsSystem32shutdown.exe
In the "Add arguments (optional)" field, enter "-s" (without quotes), click on the "Next" button.

In the "Summary" window, review the settings, click on the "Finish" button.

Disabling the computer shutdown task in the Task Scheduler

In case of changing plans, 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 option “Task Scheduler Library”. Find the task, right-click on it, select the "Disable" item in the context menu.

How to turn off the computer via the command line on a timer - method 5
You can turn off your computer using the Windows 7 timer from the command line.

Run 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 shutdown in seconds.

Windows 7 shutdown timer is running.

The user can choose the exact time to shut down 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 the computer.

How to cancel computer shutdown via command line

If necessary, the user can disable the timer function for shutting down the computer, launched in 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 canceled.

Today, almost all household appliances are equipped with an off timer. For example, such a function is present in a kitchen oven: you just need to load baked goods, set the required time on the timer, and you can go to do more important things. It's the same with a computer: you need to put something important on the download, but there is no time to sit and wait for the download to finish. In order not to waste your personal time and energy, you can use such a convenient function as the shutdown timer.

The auto power off function will help out a lot so that the child does not sit at the computer for more than the allowed time. After the expiration date, music, games, films and other programs will be closed.

This function can be activated in two ways: in the standard way through a computer on Windows 10, 8, 7 and by installing third-party programs.

Standard methods

First, let's look at how you can set the shutdown timer in the standard way:

The shutdown timer can be set using the scheduler and command line.

Using the command line

1. By pressing the "Start" button, go to "Programs", and then "Standard" and select "Command line".

1. In the window that appears, type the shutdown /? Command, and then press Enter. Now all parameters of the shutdown program have appeared in the window.

From the entire list, we only need 3 parameters:
- s - end of work,
- t - computer shutdown time in seconds,
- a - cancel system shutdown.

Let's say that the PC turns off after 1 hour, in the command line you need to type shutdown -s -t 3600. The message that will notify you about the shutdown of the computer will look like this (in Windows 7):

If your plans have changed and you need to cancel auto shutdown. Then you need to bring up the "Run" window again and enter: shoutdown -a. After entering, click "OK". Trey should notify you that the scheduled system shutdown has been canceled.

Note: if you accidentally clicked "Shutdown" in the start-up, then this command can be used to cancel the shutdown.

Through the scheduler

Now about the second method using the scheduler. With it, you can get more advanced settings. For example, put the computer on shutdown every day at a certain time, or so that the computer shuts down after 3 hours of work.

To set up auto-completion through the scheduler, you need to:

Click the "Start" menu and type "Scheduler" in the search bar.
The "Task Scheduler" line will appear, and you need to open it.
In the left column of the window that opens, click "Task Scheduler Library", and in the right column, which is called "Actions", select "Create a simple task".
It is necessary to give a name to the "Name" column, and then click the "Next" button.
In the window that appears, you must set the frequency, for example, "Daily". Press "Next" 3 times.
In the "Program or script" window that opens, enter the command "shoutdown", and in the "Add arguments" field write "-s -f" without quotes.
You can complete the configuration by clicking "Next" and "Finish". The shutdown timer has started. If you go to the Scheduler again and select the Task Scheduler Library item, the running task will be displayed in the middle column. You can cancel the task by right-clicking and clicking "Delete".

Third-party programs for setting the shutdown timer

Now you can move on to third-party utilities. In this case, consider the PowerOff program, which is distributed free of charge. Its main advantage is that it does not require installation, so immediately after downloading you can proceed to using the utility.

The program has a wide range of features, including:

Auto shutdown of the computer by timer, time or schedule.
Possibility to select an action after an event is triggered.
Built-in diary and task planner.
The ability to control the program using hot keys.
Autostart of the program together with the start of the operating system.
Controlling WinAmp by using hot keys.
Dependent timers for WinAmp, Internet and CPU.

When you start the program for the first time, no additional settings are required, so you can start a regular timer right away.

On the main window, in the "Timers" section, you can choose after what action the computer will turn off. For example, you can set the shutdown to occur after the timer expires, or set the exact time at which the computer will turn off.

In addition to the basic functions, PowerOff has other auto shutdown options:

WinAmp... Let's say you like to fall asleep to your favorite music, and play the tracks through the WinAmp player. The PowerOff utility can be set to play a certain number of tracks, and at the end to quit.
Internet. PowerOff timer that will shutdown after all downloads have finished. To enable, you need to indicate the speed of incoming traffic. As soon as the speed falls below the specified threshold, an auto shutdown will occur.
Cpu timer... This timer allows you to turn off the computer after completing a resource-intensive task. To enable the timer, you must specify the time for fixing the processor load. And as soon as the incoming speed falls below the specified threshold, the computer will shut down.

In addition to shutting down your computer, PowerOff can do the following:

Go to sleep mode;

System lock;

End user session;

Remote shutdown of another computer;

Sending a command over the network.

Shut down

The peculiarity of this program is that it does not require installation, since its file has the exe extension. Working with this utility begins with choosing the interface language and skin.

End of session

Stopping the process

Sleep mode

When the desired function and time is selected, press "Start". Also, the settings of this program allow you to make it invisible on the desktop.

Smart turn off

Setting up this helper is extremely simple. We select the PC shutdown function, select the shutdown option (after a certain period or at a specified time) and set the time, click "OK"

OFFTimer

A small free utility for shutting down a PC from the developer Egor Ivakhnenko. It does not require installation and has very simple functionality. As soon as the launch has been completed, set the time, click "turn on the timer" and you're done. You can also minimize the window.

Sleep timer 2007

Download Sleep Timer 2007

Utility from the developer Yu.L. Kalinichenko, which also does not need to be installed. It has a wide range of functions that allow, in addition to shutting down, putting the PC into standby mode or shutting down programs. And also put the necessary process to completion (though only one).

TimePC

The choice of the required action is carried out in the tab "Off / On PC" The program allows, in addition to shutting down, to configure also turning on the computer. It is also possible to launch the necessary programs together with a PC. These settings are made in the "Launch programs" tab.

The "Scheduler" function will help you to customize the work of your computer for a whole week.

Whichever software you choose and the way to automatically turn off your computer, be guided by your preferences.

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The computer shutdown timer is a useful computer function that can be activated both by standard Windows tools and by third-party programs. With this function, your computer will automatically shut down at the set time. Below we will look at several methods that will allow you to set a timer to turn off your PC.

Method 1. Through the "Run" window

The easiest and most affordable way. To use it, you need to call the "Run" window by simultaneously pressing the keys Win + R and in the displayed window enter the following command:

shutdown -s -t X

Where X - the time remaining before turning on the computer in seconds.

A message will appear on the screen stating that the computer will automatically shutdown after a specified time.

Please note that after the specified time has elapsed, the computer will automatically shut down, but with a proposal to save information in running programs. If you want the computer to be forcibly shut down, you will need to add the argument "-F" ... Then the command will look like this:

shutdown -s -t -f X

If for some reason you change your mind to automatically turn off the computer, then to turn off the timer, again, start the "Run" window with the Win + R keys, and in the window that appears, enter the following command:

shutdown -a

Method 2.Using the Task Scheduler

Standard program "Task Scheduler" also capable of setting a timer to automatically shutdown the computer.

To set the timer in this way, using the search in "Start" (for Windows 7) or by calling the search bar with the keys Win + Q (for Windows 8 and higher), enter the name of the program you are looking for and open the result.

On the right side of the window, go to "Create a simple task" .

First, enter the name of the task, and then click the button "Further" to go to the second step.

In the next tab "Trigger" set item "Once" only if you do not want your computer to shutdown at regular intervals. Click the button "Further" .

Specify the date and time at which the automatic shutdown will occur.

Reaching the section "Action" , leave the parameter checked "Run the program" .

In the graph "Program or script" you will need to enter Shutdown (without quotes), and in the graph Add Arguments point out "-S" .

Check your changes. If everything is correct, click on the button "Ready" .

If you need to cancel the set timer in Scheduler, go to the section Task Scheduler Library , find your task in the list, right-click on it and click on the item "Delete" .

Method 3. Using a third-party program "Off Timer"

Although the standard Windows tools are completely and completely sufficient for setting the timer to turn off the PC, there are solutions from third-party developers where you do not need to enter any commands.

sleep timer Is a simple utility with a basic interface. After downloading the program from the link at the end of the article, you need to install the program on your PC. As a result, a miniature program window will appear on the screen.

The timer is a very convenient function that will allow you to use your device more competently, because then you can control the time spent at the computer. There are several ways to set the time after which the system will shutdown. You can do this using only the system tools, or you can install additional software. Let's consider both options.

Method 1: Airytec Switch Off

Method 2: Wise Auto Shutdown

Method 3: using system tools

You can also set the timer without using additional software, but with the help of system applications: a dialog box "Run" or "Command line".

We looked at 3 ways in which you can set a timer on your computer. As you can see, using Windows system tools in this matter is not a good idea. Using additional software? you will make your job much easier. Of course, there are many other programs for working with time, but we have selected the most popular and interesting ones.