Often a situation arises when you have to leave the computer unattended to end all automatic processes. And, of course, when they are completed, there is no one to turn off the power. Consequently, the device is idle for some time. To avoid such situations, there are quite a few special programs.
This list should start with the most advanced application, which includes many interesting features and capabilities.
Here the user can choose one of four dependent timers, eight standard and many additional manipulations over the PC, as well as use a convenient diary and scheduler. Plus, all program actions are saved in the application logs.
Airetyc Switch Off
Unlike the previous program, Switch Off is limited in functionality. There are no diaries, planners and so on.
All the user can do is choose the most suitable schedule for him, as well as a specific action that will occur when this time comes. The program supports the following food manipulations:
In addition, the program works exclusively through the system tray. It does not have a separate window.
SM Timer
SM Timer is a utility with a minimum number of functions. All you can do in it is turn off your computer or log out.
The timer here also supports only 2 modes: performing an action after some time or upon the onset of a certain time of day. On the one hand, such limited functionality worsens the reputation of the CM Timer. On the other hand, it will allow you to quickly and conveniently activate the computer shutdown timer without unnecessary manipulations.
StopPC
Calling StopPK would be a convenient mistake, but it will perfectly help to cope with the necessary task. Users who decide to turn to the application are waiting for four unique actions that can be performed on the PC: shutdown, restart, disconnection of the Internet, as well as disabling a particular program.
Among other things, a hidden mode of operation is implemented here, when activated, the program disappears and starts working autonomously.
TimePC
The TimePC program implements a function that is not present in any of the analogues considered in this article. In addition to the standard shutdown of the computer, it is possible to turn it on. The interface is translated into 3 languages: Russian, English and German.
Like PowerOff, it has a scheduler that allows you to schedule all on / off and hibernation for a full week in advance. Plus, in TimePC, you can specify certain files that will automatically open when the device is turned on.
Wise Auto Shutdown
The main feature of Weiss Auto Shutdown is a beautiful interface and high-quality support service, which can be accessed from the main interface.
As for the tasks and the time to complete them, the application in question did not succeed in this over its counterparts. Here the user will find the standard power management functions and regular timers, which have already been mentioned above.
sleep timer
The list is completed by the convenient Shutdown Timer utility, which contains all the functions necessary for managing the computer's power, nothing superfluous and incomprehensible.
10 manipulations over the device and 4 conditions under which these actions will occur. An excellent plus for the application is the rather advanced settings, in which you can set the nuances of the work, choose one of two design colors, and also set a password to control the timer.
If you are still hesitant about choosing one of the programs presented above, it is worth deciding exactly what you need. If your goal is to routinely shut down your computer from time to time, it's best to turn to simpler solutions with limited functionality. Those applications, the possibilities of which are very extensive, as a rule, are suitable for advanced users.
By the way, it is worth paying attention to the fact that in Windows systems it is possible to set the sleep timer after a while without any additional software. All you need is the command line.
Now almost all devices are equipped with timers to turn off after a certain time. And the computer is no exception.
Computer shutdown timer a very useful function when you need to turn off your computer after a certain time, but you will not be near. In this article, I described two of the easiest ways to set the timer to turn off the computer using standard Windows 7 tools, without any third-party programs.
We set the computer shutdown timer in Windows 7 using the standard method.
You can set the time after which the computer will turn off automatically without using third-party programs, but using standard means! To do this, press the combination Win+ Rand in the "run" window enter the command shutdown -s -t 3600.
(the computer will turn off after an hour).
3600 is the specified timer value in seconds (3600s \u003d 1 hour), you can set any value from 0 to 315360000 (10 years).
There are others as well computer shutdown timers in the shutdown command options that can restart, end a session, or put the computer to sleep or hibernation. To view the full list, press Win + R, enter cmd.exe , type in the command prompt window shutdown -? and press Enter:
For example:
shutdown -r -t 60- restart your computer after 60 seconds.
shutdown -s -t 600 — turn off the computer after 600 seconds (5 minutes); shutdown -a - cancel reboot / shutdown, which were enabled by previous commands.
shutdown -a — put the computer into hibernation mode.
shutdown -r -t 1000 -restart the computer after 1000 seconds .
Computer shutdown timer in Windows 7 through the scheduler:
1. Press the "Start" menu and enter "Scheduler" in the search bar.
2. A line "Task Scheduler" will appear, and we need to open it.
3. In the left column of the task scheduler that opens, you need to click on "Task Scheduler Library", and in the right column - "Actions", select "Create a simple task".
4. We give a name in the "Name" column, and then press the "Next" button.
5. In a new window, you need to set the period, for example, "Daily" and click "Next" 3 times.
6. In the next window - "Program or script", enter the command "shoutdown", and in the "Add arguments" field, write "-s -f" without quotes.
There are also quite a few third-party programs that allow you to set a timer to turn off your computer, but I think that the standard tools are quite enough. They are as simple and safe as possible, unlike third-party software.
A program to automatically turn off and turn on a computer
There are situations when it is necessary to turn off the computer at a specific time, but you cannot do this due to your absence. Or when you fell asleep watching a movie late in the evening lying on the couch. In addition, I want the computer to turn on itself on a certain day at the appointed time and launch the application necessary for performing an important task - for example, an audio player with loud music early in the morning :) - free program turns the computer off and on on a given day and a specific time.
Save time at work. After all, every time you come to the office you turn on your computer, start the editor and check your e-mail. Let everything be ready for your arrival, suddenly you are late! And when leaving work home, let the computer turn itself off - will cope. Time and so little for life.
Program installation
Install the TimePC program and the computer will stop making noise with fans at night by turning off at the appointed time. Set the date and time to automatically turn on the computer, add programs that you start every morning to the list of applications to start when you turn on the computer - save yourself from unnecessary movements. The TimePC utility will turn the computer on and off for you, it will prepare the working environment on the desktop when you start the PC.
To install the TimePC program, download the utility distribution kit, run it and follow the instructions of the installer. The installation process is very simple, you just need to click a few times and TimePC will start working on your computer.
Update
If you decide to update the program, first close TimePC, uninstall and then install the new version.
TimePC program interface is very simple, all settings and functions fit into one small window. The utility takes up very little space on the hard disk and does not interfere with the operation of the operating system and other programs. TimePC sits quietly in the system tray and is always ready to fulfill your task to turn off and turn on the computer at the specified date and time. TimePC supports Russian and English languages, runs under Windows XP / Vista / 7.
Principle of operation
TimePC uses this function ACPI (advanced configuration and power management interface) as hibernation - in other words, putting the computer into an energy-saving mode of operation. In "computer" language, TimePC is not turns off, but puts the computer into hibernation mode and does not includes, but takes it out of this mode. Most modern computers are competently able to put a PC in this mode. If the PC does not support hibernation, then the program will not wake up the computer from "deep sleep". If there are ACPI settings in the BIOS settings of the motherboard, but when the computer is shut down by the TimePC program (more correctly, the transition to hibernation) the fan continues to make noise, then you need to select the S3 / STR value in the ACPI Sleep Time option (there is also S1 / POS).
Scheduler
In order to turn off and turn on the computer on a schedule, the program implements the Scheduler. For each day of the week, you can set a time for the computer to automatically enter and exit Hibernation Mode. TimePC will automatically start the PC, provided that the program itself turns it off.
If you have any questions about the TimePC program, write to the author.
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If, when exiting hibernation mode, the computer displays a window for selecting a user with a password, and you want to disable this request, you must do the following: click Start \u003d\u003e Control Panel \u003d\u003e Power Options. In the window that opens, click "Request a password on wakeup" and select "Change currently unavailable options." After that, the option "Do not ask for a password" will become available for selection.
If the program “does not turn on the computer by time” try the following: Control Panel \u003d\u003e Power Options \u003d\u003e Setting Power Plan \u003d\u003e Change Advanced Power Options \u003d\u003e Sleep \u003d\u003e Allow Wake Timers \u003d\u003e On.
TimePC 1.7 from 09.02.2015
The program has added the option to restart the computer after exiting hibernation. With the option enabled, the PC will restart 1 minute after waking up.
TimePC 1.6 from 18.10.2014
Now, 30 seconds before shutting down the computer, a window pops up with a countdown. Fixed error starting the program on Windows with an English-language interface. TimePC 1.6 runs on 64-bit Windows too.
TimePC 1.5 from 19.02.2012
- The program has been translated into German.
TimePC 1.4 from 01/13/2012
- A scheduler has been added to TimePC, now you can turn on and off your computer on a schedule.
TimePC 1.3 from 08.24.2011
- Added a function to select the computer shutdown mode by a specified time and date - go to hibernation or completely shut down the PC.
TimePC 1.2 from 07.07.2011
- The interface of the program has been changed, the work of the program has been optimized.
- The error that occurs when switching from the 31st to the 1st day of the next month has been fixed - the program did not activate the computer.
TimePC 1.1 from 04.07.2011
- Added an automatic update function, fixed a bug with incorrect display of the program interface when screen scaling is enabled.
- Fixed error that occurred on Windows XP when shutting down the computer. If the user turned off the PC through the "Start" menu, the program did not allow to end the session.
TimePC 1.0 from 28.06.2011
- The first version of the program
Official site:
OS:
Windows XP, Vista, 7
It is necessary: ACPI
Supported languages: Russian English German
Version: 1.7
License:freeware (is free)
File size 1.9 MB
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User question
Good afternoon.
Tell me how you can turn off your computer at the same time (in the evening). It just often happens that when watching a series, I fall asleep, and the computer remains turned on until the morning (for some reason, the settings for putting to sleep do not work (configured in the Windows control panel, in the power section)).
Anastasia, Kemerovo.
Hello.
Sleep mode most likely does not work due to the open player: while it is playing a file, Windows thinks that you are watching it ...
In this case, you must use timer (either a separate special utility, or built into Windows)to automatically shutdown the computer after a certain time, for example, after 2 hours (or at a specific time: every day, say at 12:00).
Below I will consider how this can be done (without unnecessary fuss 👌). So...
Setting a timer on the command line (just one simple command!)
In Windows, you can set the timer very quickly and without any utilities, just through 👉 (many novice users dislike this method, and nevertheless ...).
Note!
Probably one of the most sophisticated auto-switches on your computer. In addition to its main task, it can translate a PC, complete a network connection, remotely turn off another PC on the network, etc.
Main advantages:
- Huge number of settings: Windows shutdown timer for both a specific time and a countdown (for example, "2 hours left, 10 minutes.")... By the way, you can set the action regarding the processor load and much more;
- There is a built-in diary;
- All actions are logged;
- The ability to customize hotkeys;
- Has its own task scheduler;
- Autostart of the program along with loading Windows;
- Support for all popular Windows versions: 7, 8, 10.
Switch off
Settings screenshots
A very simple and reliable utility for setting a timer to automatically turn off your computer.
After installing the utility, an icon will appear in the tray (next to the clock) with which you can set all the basic settings (except for shutdown, you can set a schedule for putting the PC to sleep, rebooting, blocking all connections, etc.).
The program supports the Russian language, does not require any additional libraries, works in all Windows versions: 2000, XP, 7, 8, 10 (32 | 64 bits).
sleep timer
Convenient, simple and free utility for auto-shutdown of a PC / laptop at a specified time (or at a specified interval). It works on a similar principle to the first one. By the way, the program does not need to be installed and does not need any extras. libraries in the system.
I also want to note that the utility differs from many of its counterparts in one detail: it has a password protecting the timer. Those. no one but you can cancel or change it. The option is more useful for work PCs than for home (in my opinion).
Shutting down the PC after all downloads
(if you do not know the time when the PC will download all the files)
Many users leave the computer turned on overnight to download a list of specific files (music, movies, etc.).
At night, as a rule, the speed of Internet access is higher, the download does not bother anyone. In addition, not all cities of our country have unlimited Internet traffic (therefore, without night loads - nowhere).
If you download programs using uTorrent, then you don't even need to download and install anything additionally.
Just open the menu "Settings / Shutdown Windows" , then millet choose what action you need: hibernation, standby, simple exit or shutdown (example in the screenshot below)
uTorrent - auto-shutdown upon completion of downloads
The same option is available in most download managers (Download Master, Flashget, etc.). The screenshot below shows the capabilities of the Download Master program - you can also set when to turn off the PC in two clicks (and go to bed yourself 👀 ...).
Download Master - turn off PC after all downloads are complete
Using the timer in the task scheduler
The good thing about the task scheduler is that you can set not only a timer in it, but also perform any other tasks: for example, launching a program in certain cases. It is very convenient not to forget something.
And so, all the actions of working with the task scheduler in order:
PS
There are situations when we need to leave our computer on for a long time. This may be due to the work of the PC at night, when any large files are downloaded, or when there is a long installation of operating system updates - the fact is that it becomes necessary to automatically turn off the computer without direct user intervention. In this article I will tell you how to turn off your computer after a certain time, and also introduce the reader to the tools that can help us in the scheduled shutdown of our PC by timer.
Turn off the computer automatically at the specified time
How to turn off the computer after a certain time using the Windows toolkit
If you need to turn off your computer on a timer, then the simplest and most convenient solution would be to use the tools built into the Windows OS. A dedicated team will serve as such tools shutdown, as well as a built-in task scheduler.
How to use the Shutdown command
To use this command, press the key combination Win + R, and in the line that appears, enter:
shutdown -s -t 3600 / f
- s - completion of work;
- t - indicates the time in seconds after which our PC will be turned off. That is, 3600 is 60 minutes (1 hour). Instead of this number, you can enter your own, having previously calculated how much time you need it will take in seconds;
- f - from the English. "Forced" - forced. Instructs the system to force quit all active applications, that is, no program can interfere with the shutdown of your PC.
After you click on "Ok", you will receive a notification from the system about the shutdown of your computer after a specified time. If you suddenly change your mind, then press Win + R again and in the line that appears, type:
and this function will be deactivated.
How to use Task Scheduler
Using this scheduler, you no longer need to think about how to turn off your computer after a certain time, the program will do everything for you thanks to the schedule you have created. Please note that this feature exists in Windows operating systems starting from version 7.
So, do the following:
- Click on the "Start" button;
- In the search bar, enter taskschd.msc and click on "Ok". The task scheduler window will open in front of you;
- Click on "Action" in the upper left;
- Select the "Create Basic Task" option;
- In the window that appears, enter the appropriate name, for example "Automatic shutdown of Windows" and click on "Next" below;
- Next, you will need to select the shutdown frequency. If you want to do this every day, for example, at 3 am, then select “Daily”, otherwise choose another option and click on “Next”;
- In the next window, determine the shutdown time and click on "Next";
- In the "Action" option, select "Run the program" and again click "Next"
- In the line under the inscription "Program and script" we write:
C: \\ Windows \\ System32 \\ shutdown.exe
In the argument field, type:
How to use a bat file to shutdown PC automatically at a specified time
An effective answer to the question of how to turn off the PC after a certain time can be the use of a bat file. When you click on such a file, your computer will turn off after the right time.
Open notepad and there enter:
if% time% \u003d\u003d 01: 00: 00.00 goto: b
shutdown.exe / s / f / t 60 / c "Good night, your computer is shutting down"
- Save this file called shutdown.bat (make sure it is shutdown.bat, not shutdown.bat.txt) on your desktop.
- If necessary, activate it by clicking on it.
- You will see a blank command line screen, then just minimize it and keep going.
- At the right time (in this text it is one in the morning), you will see a message about the computer shutdown and your PC will turn off.
- You can change the shutdown time by specifying other numbers instead of "01: 00: 00.00".
We turn off the computer at a certain time by us using programs
Third-party software applications that need to be installed on your computer can also help with the question of how to turn off the system after 10 minutes or after an hour. These are products such as PC Auto Shutdown, Wise Auto Shutdown Software and a number of others.
PC Auto Shutdown - shutdown the PC by timer
This PC Auto Shutdown application for Windows OS will allow you to turn off your computer at the right time. To use its functionality, do the following.
