Shutdown the computer at the specified time. Program overview

Many hardcore PC users, who now and then download various files, movies, programs and music from the Internet, face such a situation, when the download is not yet complete, and they need to move away from the computer. What if you need to stay out for a long time? Of course, you can use the function " Turn off the computer at a specified time." This can be done both with the help of the Windows system, and using various special programs. Now we will learn how to do this.

Turn off the computer at a specified time using the "Task Scheduler".

First we need to find this app:

1. Go to the "Start" menu, and then in the search bar enter "Task Scheduler". We open it.

2. In the window that appears, click on "Actions", and then on the right we select the line "Create a simple task ...". Fill out the two forms - "Name" and "Description", and then click the "Next" button.

3. In the "Task Trigger" window, select the item that interests you. Enter the required parameters, how often you need to shutdown the computer at a specified time, and then click "Next".

4. We mark the action that will need to be performed, and again "Next."

5. In the window that appears, type "shutdown.exe" in the search. Select the file and click "Open", and then click "Next".

6. The last step. In the "Finish" tab, we check whether all the parameters are specified correctly, and click the "Finish" button.

Well, thanks to these simple actions, the "Task Scheduler" application will be able to shut down the computer at a specified time. In addition to this standard utility, there are also other programs that can perform the tasks. Let's consider them, too.

Programs to turn off your computer based on Windows 7. Overview

PowerOff

At first glance, a complex program, because it has a lot of different settings. But it's easy to get used to, because most of the parameters are already set by default, as is convenient for most users. The program does not require installation - it starts immediately after download. Than she is good? And the fact that the timer can be installed on any program. For example, you can make sure that turning off the computer at the specified time worked clearly on minutes. Or, for example, at the end of downloading files from the Internet. Maybe you like to fall asleep under good music? And here the program will please you - you can configure it so that the computer turns off after playing, for example, ten selected songs.

OFFTimer

The simplest utility that does not require installation. Turns off the computer, forcibly closing all running applications.

SMTimer

Able to turn off the computer by timer or at a specified time, which is adjusted with the help of sliders.

"Sleep Timer 2007"

This program can not only turn off, but also reboot, put the PC into sleep mode. It smoothly makes the sound quieter and forcibly closes all programs running on the computer. Does not require installation.

TimePC

In addition to turning off, you can also turn on the computer, which is very convenient - you can even use your computer as an alarm clock. In the morning at the right time it will turn on and run, for example, a player with your favorite music. With this program, you will definitely wake up in a good mood!

This is probably all the most common programs that turn off the computer at a specified time. I hope the article was useful to you!