How to Schedule Automatic Shutdown on Windows 11

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

Prepare your system to get off after the scheduled time. You can either put your system stop from sleeping on windows 11 or schedule an Automatic shutdown on Windows 11.

Both are effective while you use windows 11 seamlessly.

Now let's dive into the steps to schedule a shutdown on the windows 11 system.

Schedule Auto Restart in Windows 11

Schedule Automatic Shutdown On Windows 11 With 14 Easy Steps

Step-1 Press the Windows Icon: Open your laptop or Pc. Then goes to the homepage and press the windows icon. Next, open it on your screen.

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Step-2 Type 'Task Scheduler' in the search box: Now go to the search box, then type Task Scheduler in it. Next, search for it.

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Step-3 Click on the Task Scheduler: Now the Task Scheduler App options appear on your screen from the search result. Then you have to click on the app to open on your screen.

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Step-4 Nextclick on 'Create Basic Task': Now you will have numerous options displayed on your screen. Go to the right panel and tap on the option of Create Basic Task. 

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Step-5 Give a name to your task: Now you have to provide a name for your task. You can give any name. Below is an example: the name 'Automatic Shutdown'.

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Step-6 Click on 'Next': After giving a name to the task, click on Next.

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Step-7 Choose any option: Now you have to choose the option of durations to shutdown your system. Choose daily or you can go with other options as well.

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Step-8 Click on 'Next': Next, click on the Next to move to the next window.

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Step-9 Enter date and time: Now enter the time and date to schedule the shutdown. Or select the date from the calendar on the side.

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Step-10 Click on 'Next': Once you enter the time and date, then click on next to proceed.

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Step-11 Choose 'Start a program': From the options on the page, choose to start a program. Then click on it.

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Step-12 Click on 'Next': Again click on next to move to the next window.

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Step-13 Enter 'shutdwon.exe' in the Program/Script field: Go to the program/script field and enter 'shutdown.exe'.

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Step-14 Click on 'Next': Then to proceed further, again click on next to move to another page.

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Step-15 Click on the 'Finish' button: Check all the details once, then click on the finish button. Then you have scheduled your shutdown successfully.

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What Time Format Is Supported On Windows 11?

You can set time as per the 24 hours time protocol on windows 11. Furthermore, Windows 11 don't support any other format.

What Are The Options To Schedule The Shutdown Task?

You can schedule your shutdown on windows 11: daily, weekly, monthly, one time, when the computer starts, when I log in, and when a specific event is logged.

Can Windows 11 Get Deactivated From Your System?

Yes, if you don't update Windows 11, it can be deactivated on your PC. You must always check windows 11 is active or not on your PC. Then confirm to proceed further.

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