How to Set Shutdown Timer in Windows 11

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Method 1: Set Auto Shutdown Using Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler is a built-in Windows OS app that can be used to schedule different chores. Here’s how to use it to schedule an auto shutdown on your PC.

Step 1:TypeTask Schedulerin your Windows computer’s search bar and hitEnter.

Step 2:Under theActions section, clickCreate Basic Task.

Step 3:Give the task a name and a description (optional), and clickNext. For this tutorial, we’ll name the task Auto-Shutdown at 12 AM.

Step 4:Choose how often you want the task done (daily, weekly, monthly, or a one-time task) and clickNext.

Step 5:Next, select astart dateand thetimeyou want your PC to shut down automatically.

Step 6:On the new window, selectStart a programand tap theNextbutton.

Step 7:Click theBrowse buttonfrom the subsequent menu.

Step 8:Navigate to the bottom of the page, select theshutdown application, and clickOpen.

Step 9:Type-sinto the Add arguments (optional) box and clickNext.

Step 10:Preview the auto shutdown task on the new window andclickFinish.

Method 2: Use Command Prompt

You can use the Command Prompt menu to auto-shutdown a Windows PC. Here’s how.

Step 1:Press the Windows key to open the Start menu, typeCommand Prompt,and hitEnter.

Step 2:Enter the command below in the Command Prompt window. Replace XXXX with the number of seconds after which the computer shuts down.

Step 3:You can also shut down the PC at a specific time. For instance, you can enter’ at 22.:30 shutdown /s’ to do so.

Refer to our guide if theCommand Prompt doesn’t openon your Windows PC.

Method 3: Create a Desktop Shortcut for Shutdown Timer

You can create a desktop shortcut if you don’t want to remember a specific auto-shutdown command. Here’s how.

Step 1:Right-click on thedesktopand expand New from the context menu.

Step 2:Select Shortcut.

Step 3:Enter the following command and clickNext. Replace XXXX with the number of seconds after which you want to shut down the PC:

Type a name for the shortcut. Once done, tap theFinishbutton.

Windows will then create a desktop shortcut. You can double-click it to start the auto shutdown timer.

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Last updated on 23 July, 2024

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