In Windows, we can schedule a task using the facility named
Task Scheduler. So, let's check how can we schedule a
Shutdown and
Hibernate task to be performed later in Windows 7.
Step 1
Go to the Search column in Start Menu and type Task Scheduler or just Task and press Enter key.
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Type Task Scheduler and press Enter |
Step 2
On the right side, under Actions, click on Create Basic Task...
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Click on Create Basic Task... |
Step 3
Give a name and description such as Shutdown PC or something like that to the task and click Next.
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Give a name and description and click Next |
Step 4
Now, choose a suitable frequency for the task to be performed at your need and click Next.
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Choose a frequency and click Next |
Step 5
Choose Start a program. You might be doubted when you choose this, but there is no need of doubt. Because this option is to perform tasks related with Starting to Ending of a program. Click Next.
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Choose type of task and click Next |
Step 6
Specify the date and time of the task to be performed and click Next. [Note] Don't forget to choose whether it is AM or PM.
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Specify time and click Next |
Step 7
After that type or paste this C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe
in Program/script. Type /s
in Add arguments to perform Shutdown and type /h
to perform Hibernate. Click Next.
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Type Program/script and click Next |
Step 8
Confirm the details and click finish.
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Click Finish |
[Optional]
If you change your mind and intend to remove the task from being performed, you can delete.
Step 1
To do that select Task Scheduler Library on left side.
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Select Task Scheduler Library |
Step 2
From the list, choose the task and
Right click and choose
Delete.
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Right click and choose Delete |
Step 3
Click on Yes and confirm deletion.
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Click on Yes |
That's all. If you've any doubts, please post it below and I'll reply you as soon as possible.
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