The shutdown command in Windows Command Prompt (CMD) is used to shut down, restart, or log off the computer. Here are some common uses:
Basic Commands:
- Shut down the computer:
shutdown /s - Restart the computer:
shutdown /r - Log off the current user:
shutdown /l
Delayed Shutdown/Restart:
You can schedule a shutdown or restart with a delay by adding the /t parameter followed by the number of seconds. For example:
- Shut down after 1 minute:
shutdown /s /t 60 - Restart after 5 minutes:
shutdown /r /t 300
Additional Options:
- Hibernate the computer:
shutdown /h - Force close all applications:
shutdown /f - Display a message before shutting down:
shutdown /c "Your message here"
To see a full list of options, you can type shutdown /? in the Command Prompt.
