Oct 18, 2011 - There is a command-line process 'shutdown.exe' which is generally the go-to. C: >where shutdown.exe C: Windows system32 shutdown.exe. Browse to the file C: Windows System32 Shutdown.exe, click Next, name the shortcut, and click Finish. Now right-click on the new shortcut and.

I am not sure that I am right on this one. Can someone test this? Here is the help file test on shutdown.exe regarding the /t option. /t xxx Set the time-out period before shutdown to xxx seconds.

The valid range is 0-315360000 (10 years), with a default of 30. If the timeout period is greater than 0, the /f parameter is implied. If I use this syntax in a shortcut to do a reset it fails to work. C: Windows System32 shutdown.exe -r -t 000 This syntax does work.

C: Windows System32 shutdown.exe -r -t 00 I think the instructions should read: /t xx Set the time-out period before shutdown to xxx seconds. The valid range is 0-315360000 (10 years), with a default of 30. If the timeout period is greater than 0, the /f parameter is implied.

Can some one confirm? Full shutdown The easiest way to enable a full shutdown is to create a shortcut on your desktop. Right click on the desktop and choose New - Shortcut. A dialog will open asking you to type the location of the item.

Type in (exactly as here - spaces are important) shutdown /s /t 10 and click 'Next'. You will then be asked to type the name for the shortcut.

Type in Full Shutdown In future you will be able to perform a full shutdown simply by clicking on the shortcut. If you wish you can change the icon assigned to it. Right click the shortcut, choose 'Change Icon'. 'OK' You can now choose from any of the standard icons to be applied to the shortcut as a reminder of its function. The 'Off button ' or 'Stop sign' icons are obvious choices!

John errington. Full shutdown The easiest way to enable a full shutdown is to create a shortcut on your desktop. Right click on the desktop and choose New - Shortcut. A dialog will open asking you to type the location of the item.

Type in (exactly as here - spaces are important) shutdown /s /t 10 and click 'Next'. You will then be asked to type the name for the shortcut. Type in Full Shutdown In future you will be able to perform a full shutdown simply by clicking on the shortcut.

If you wish you can change the icon assigned to it. Right click the shortcut, choose 'Change Icon'. 'OK' You can now choose from any of the standard icons to be applied to the shortcut as a reminder of its function. The 'Off button ' or 'Stop sign' icons are obvious choices!

John errington.