It happens that the computer is busy with the task, and you need to go somewhere. At the same time, I do not want to leave it turned on for a long time at all. As a solution, you can use the means of automated shutdown. Therefore, let's look at how the Windows 7 shutdown timer works. Also, within the framework of the article, attention will be paid to various software that performs the functions necessary for us.
Using system tools
To get started, run a command prompt. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, select "Programs", then "Standard" and directly the object of work. Or you can enter cmd in the search bar, and the window we need will be launched. So what we need is working. Enter a command such as shutdown /? and press the confirmation key. All the parameters of this utility will be displayed before you. You can familiarize yourself with them all, but for the actions we need, we need only three, which will be considered as part of the article:
- s - the system is shutting down;
- t - in seconds, the time after which the computer will cease to function is set;
- a - system shutdown is canceled.
And how to set the Windows 7 computer shutdown timer in this case? Suppose we want the machine to complete its work in one hour. Then we need to enter the following command in the open window with the parameters: shutdown -s -t 3600. When it starts, a notification will appear in the lower right corner that the computer will be completed in 60 minutes. That's how easy it is to schedule a computer shutdown. For those who do not understand why 3600 is here, we inform you that it is this number of seconds that is available in one hour, that is, in sixty minutes. To simplify the actions, this command can be entered in the search bar of the Start menu. To cancel the data given to us by the ordering computer, just write shutdown –a. But there are quite a few people who are too lazy to type special letters somewhere, and they prefer to act with a graphical shell. Well, there are options for this as well. And now let's move on to the most popular timer programs.
Auto shutdown
We begin to consider free programs for Windows 7 with this particular representative. This is a widely functional gadget that offers many features. So, with its help you can configure shutdown, reboot, logout, as well as entering
sleep mode. You can set the time when the necessary event for you occurs or after how much it will be done.
OFF Timer
This is a simple program that is solely responsible for shutting down the computer in a timely manner. Here you can either put a return report, or set a specific time. Take into account that when starting the main function, this application will forcefully close everything that is running, which is fraught with the loss of unsaved data. Therefore, use this program wisely in Windows 7. Turning off the computer on a timer, although it will allow you to somehow control the time you use it, can also cause certain inconveniences.
uSleepTimer
This is a special program that will allow the computer to work for a certain amount of time (which is indicated in advance). But during operation, the sounds will gradually be muffled, and then the machine will generally be turned off or put into standby mode. Therefore, if you like falling asleep to music, this application is especially for you.
Shutdown
A useful program that allows you to reboot, log off, or even shut down using a timer. Also, this application has a number of useful small additions that you can familiarize yourself with.
SM Timer
Continuing to consider free programs for Windows 7, I want to consider another application that is solely responsible for shutting down the computer. It should be noted a pleasant appearance and a certain design futurism.
Features
It should be noted that these are not all possible options for Windows 7. Shutting down the computer by timer is provided for in a number of applications, and nothing was said about them solely because these functions there are just an addition to the main features. But still with one representative can be found. This is the program "Aura of the Forest", developed by Russian volunteers and freely distributed. As you might guess, this application emulates the situation in various natural conditions. So, you can recreate a waterfall, a stream, the rustle of trees, rain, thunderstorm, the movements of animals and the sounds of birds, and much more. In general, this program is aimed at helping people more quickly relax and fall asleep. And as an additional functionality, it also provides the ability to turn off at a certain time. Moreover, this opportunity is “soft”, that is, information about this event is displayed on the screen, and there are ten seconds to stop it. The program itself weighs very little, so it can be installed on weak computers to diversify Windows 7. Turning off the computer on a timer in this case will be complemented by pleasant and relaxing functionality.
Conclusion
As you can see, in Windows 7, turning off the computer on a timer is possible using various software tools that have many features of their practical implementation. Therefore, you can make a choice depending on the tasks. If you need to limit the use of the computer when there is no strength to tear yourself away from it - well, at your service are applications that will turn it off at nine or ten in the evening, regardless of your desire. If you like to fall asleep to music, but there is no desire to overpay for electricity and use the resource of technology at an accelerated pace - well, and for this request there is a satisfying option.