The system can be set to force all programs to unload before the system shuts down. The fact is I do it all of the time. FYI here is the command syntax.
reboot shutdown -r -f -t 00 shutdown shutdown -s -f -t 00 The switch -f is what forces all programs to close out. The -t switch is for setting a delayed timer, so where the 00 is displayed if say you wish to have the system shutdown in 2 minutes the 00 would be changed to 120. This can all be done using the scheduled task wizard. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Robbins" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down Although I don't know much about this I would also think it would be important not to have open programs with unsaved data or can this be covered with commands as well? Just curious Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down It is no different than setting anything else to run at a certain time. You do need to know the command along with the switches to go with it. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jerry martin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:21 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down To All Listers: Does anyone know if it is possible for a computer to be programmed to shut down at a specified time? As with all elementary school kids, my son sometimes has an issue of turning his computer off at a decent time during the school week. Thanks in advance. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
