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Schedule computer to shut down at a certain time at program startup!


In Windows 11, 10, ...  is it possible to set the PCs are shut down at a specific time ergo implement auto shutdown option!




Content:

1.) ... Set the timer at program start
2.) ... Change values in the Don't Sleep INI file
3.) ... Example for the time 21:09:22
4.) ... action to take when the timer expires


1.) Set the timer at program start


1. Start ► Don't Sleep choose the time ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-3 )
2. click on Options "Program Startup" ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-1 )
3. and select "Current Timer Clock" ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-2 )

That´s it!

Optionally, you can also manually enter the values in the Don't Sleep INI file ... see here
When the time comes then the selected action ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-4 ) performed: ... see here!

Please use always ► ... the latest version of : Don't Sleep!  


(Image-1) Don't Sleep: Schedule computer to shut down at a certain time
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2.) Change Value in the Don't Sleep INI file


Enter the values manually in the Don't Sleep INI file

Set the value of "start_timer" -1
Hour: "start_timer-1-h"
Minute: "start_timer-1-m"
Second: "start_timer-1-s"





3.) Example for the time 21:09:22



[Program]
start_timer=-1
start_timer-1-h=21
start_timer-1-m=09
start_timer-1-s=22





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4.) action to take when the timer expires

 What happens when the timer expires!
What happens when the timer expires!

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Exit and stop blocking
Exit and Shutdown
Exit and aggressive Shutdown
Exit and Standby/Hibernation
Exit and Hibernation

New 2018
Exit and Force Restart
Exit and Restart
Exit and Force Logoff
Exit and Logoff
 
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There are phases in which the computer is left unattended, which takes some time. It is practical that you can have the PC shut down automatically at the end - for example, using a sleep timer. As is so often the case, there are various options. Windows has even built one into the operating system as standard, but it is not so easy to access. In addition, you should first be clear what exactly you want to shutdown the PC for automatically. This solution in Don't Sleep is the Best for Advanced User and Beginner on Windows OS!




FAQ 3: Updated on: 12 September 2023 06:11 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software DontSleep     

DontSleep

Switch language or translate Windows Standby blocker into my language?


If you want the Windows Standby blocker translated into your native language you have to download the "Dont Sleep" first. Please click in DontSleep
DontSleep

Run directly minimized to tray without to see the main window?


The solution is simple to run directly minimized to tray without to see the main window Content: 1. Always start minimized in notification area 2.
DontSleep

Computer power off, reboot, log off, hibernate or standby, explain me?


Turn Computer off, reboot, log off, hibernate or standby and disable the prevent feature in Dont Sleep When you click one of the options via To-Tray menu
DontSleep

Start parameter in Don't Sleep, for example for a batch file?


It is pretty easy to use start parameter e.g. program arguments in Dont Sleep for example to use for launch via batch file Content / Solution / Tip: 1.
DontSleep

The timer can not be set to prevent standby, why?


The timer of "Dont Sleep" can already be set. Please first set the checkbox "Use timer". Then change the time, or set via the date and time fields see
DontSleep

Exit and Standby / Hibernation option on Windows 10 Seven and higher?


If hibernation is active, then hibernation, if not, then standby, Windows 10 and 8.1 or other MS Windows Server Operating Systems Read this: ✐ . hibernation
DontSleep

How do I get rid of Don't Sleep (Windows, 11, 10, 8.1, ...)?


You have started Don Sleep from the zip folder. And its probably in the "%TEMP%" folder of MS Windows. Likewise, you have activated the "Dont sleep start

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