Many avid PC users who continually download various files, movies, programs and music from the Internet are faced with a situation where the download is not yet complete, and they need to get away from the computer. What if you need to leave for a long time? Of course, use the " Turn off the computer at a given time." This can be done both using the Windows system, and using various special programs. Now we will learn how to do this.
Turn off the computer at a specified time using the "Task Scheduler."
First we need to find this application:
1. Go to the "Start" menu, and then enter "Task Scheduler" in the search bar. We open it.
2. In the window that appears, click on "Actions", and then on the right select the line "Create a simple task ...". We fill in two forms - "Name" and "Description", and then click the "Next" button.
3. In the "Task Trigger" window, select the item that interests you. We enter the necessary parameters, how often you need to turn off the computer at a given time, and then click "Next".
4. We mark the action that will need to be performed, and again "Next."
5. In the window that appears, in the search, enter "shutdown.exe". Select the found file and click "Open", and then "Next".
6. The last step. In the "Finish" tab, check whether all the parameters are correct, and click the "Finish" button.
Well, thanks to these simple actions, the Task Scheduler application will be able to turn off the computer at a given time. In addition to this standard utility, there are also other programs that are able to perform assigned tasks. Let's look at them too.
Programs for shutting down a computer based on Windows 7. Overview
Poweroff
At first glance, a complicated program, because it has a lot of different settings. But it’s easy to get used to it, because most of the parameters are already set by default as convenient for most users. The program does not require installation - it starts immediately after downloading. How is she good? And the fact that the timer can be installed on any program. For example, you can make sure that turning off the computer at a given time works clearly in minutes. Or, for example, at the end of downloading files from the Internet. Maybe you like falling asleep to good music? And here the program will please you - you can configure it so that the computer turns off after playing, for example, ten selected songs.
OFFTimer
The simplest utility that does not require installation. Turns off the computer, forcibly closing all running applications.
SMTimer
Able to turn off the computer on a timer or at a predetermined time, which is adjusted using the sliders.
"Sleep Timer 2007"
This program can not only turn off, but also restart, put the PC into sleep mode. It smoothly makes the sound quieter and forcibly closes all programs running on the computer. No installation required.
Timepc
In addition to turning off, it can also turn on the computer, which is very convenient - you can even use the computer as an alarm clock. In the morning, at the right time, it will turn on and start, for example, a player with your favorite music. With this program, you will definitely wake up in a good mood!
These are, perhaps, all the most common programs that turn off the computer at a given time. I hope the article was useful to you!