Is there a way to make windows shut-down at a certain time?
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There are certain programs that allow this, sadly I cannot refer you to one as I do not know of one currently.
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If you are using windows xp, properly shutting down the machine is best when not using it for extended periods of time as the operating system carries out routine maintenance of your drives/files during boot up and shut down. When you shut down everthing will stop apart from the built in clock (battery powered) the machine has to be on for any processing to take place.
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start / run / services.msc / OK\n\nfind windows time services in the services list. Right click, and select stop
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Control+break ... It works good.. depends of the programs it can stop fast... it´s like End task in windows
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There are softwares using which you can set timers to shut down, restart or hibernate your computer. But I don't know whether there is a software to automatically start it. \n\nHave a look at the link below. I use that software and it is very useful for downloading large files. You can set a timer to automatically shut down(restart, log off, etc etc.) the computer or disconnect your internet after the download is complete.
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AS it says above but there is a secondary way: it can turn off due to some programs like DVD Shrink has a feature that will allow the PC to automatically turn off after the process or whatever the program should do is done.
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Hold the power button until the computer turns off
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Call the 'shutdown' command and put in a time.\nfor 30 minutes:\nshutdown /s /t 1800 \n\nType shutdown /? for more options.
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Right click on your desktop.  Go to Properties, Display, Screensaver, Power.  Do the drop down for 'standby' and have it say NEVER.
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You can't shut a computer down via the Power Options control panel, unlike what the previous person said.\n\nYou can do it via a scheduled task. \n\nStart --> Control Panel --> Scheduled Tasks\n\nDouble-Click Add Scheduled Task\n\nClick Next\n\nClick Browse\n\nBrowse to C:&#92;Windows&#92;System32&#92;shutdown.exe, and select it\n\nGive the task a name and select its frequency (make sure you don't set it for startup or log on!) and click Next\n\nSet the time to do the task and click Next\n\nMake sure the computer&#92;user name of a admin is in the user name box and the correct password (if there is a password) has been provided, then click Next\n\nClick Finish\n\nThat will automate your shutdown.
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Turn WindowBlinds  and other object desktop items off.
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No. The prompt is a second chance so-to-speak, so that you don't shut down a critical program like explorer.exe. Shutting down some processes will shut down critcal programs needed to run Windows properly. You can find out more info in the "help and support" section.
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You might try executing an OS command through Java.  This would work as though someone were entering the command from a console window (command line).  Example of executing a command through Java at http://www.javaalmanac.com/egs/java.lang/Exec.html?l=new\nIf you're trying to shut down Windows, see\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/shutdown.htm
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You need to change the power options under the control panel. To do this:\n\n1. Open the control panel and double click on 'Power Options'\n\n2. In the 'Power Options' window, you will see the options (time interval) to turn off your monitor, hard disc etc. The values you see are the default.\n\n3. Change these to suit your need.
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well i dont know bout any built in timer.. but there are additional utilities available  for eg. winoff ..its free\n u can set the time after which u want to restart or shutdown your pc.. it has more options too .download it here.\nhttp://www.snapfiles.com/get/ampwinoff.html
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Are you running Windows?\n\nIn Windows, you can use the schedule service to run a program at a specified time. (Start->Settings->Control Panel->Scheduled Tasks)\n\nYou can use the app shutdown.exe that comes with Windows XP to do the shutdown.
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press "cntrl" "alt" "del" and then go to "process" and shut down the programs that you don't need to use.