Windows 10: Idle shutdown

No matter what I change I am not able to have my dell laptop sleep or shutdown when idle, win 11 home

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automatic shutdown program

Oh, once you have a working script that kills bluestacks and hibernates the system, then you can schedule that script..
Step a - prove the script; Step b - schedule it.

You would need to run the task if the PC has been idle for a certain time. Here is an example, except that instead of executing shutdown, you would use the script:

How to schedule Windows 10 shutdown after the PC has been idle

 

Bluetooth still on while idle

Thanks for following the steps. Now, the settings won't take effect if you are only using normal PC idle mode. Normal functionality of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings are to stay connected even if PC is idle. With the settings that you have created, we would
suggest that you set your PC to automatically go to Sleep or
Hibernate once idle. In this way, the settings "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" should take effect.

To set your PC to automatically go to Sleep or Hibernate when idle, please follow these steps:

• Open Control Panel, set view by: Small
  icons.
• Look for Power Options.
• Click on Change when the computer sleeps on the left pane.
• Set a timer.

Please try it out. Hope it helps. If you have any other concerns, don't hesitate to come back to us.

 

How Do I Automatically Shutdown my Computer after Idle?

Hi, Turzilla

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



To automatically shut down your Windows 11 laptop after a period of idle time using Task Scheduler, you can follow these steps:

• Open Task Scheduler: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type "taskschd.msc" (without quotes) and press Enter. This will open the Task Scheduler.
  
• Create a new task: In the Task Scheduler window, click on "Create Basic Task" in the Actions pane on the right side. This will open the Create Basic Task Wizard.
  
• Name the task: Provide a name and description for the task, such as "Automatic Shutdown After Idle."
  
• Set the trigger: Choose the trigger that defines when the task should run. In this case, select "When the computer is idle" and set the idle time to 1 hour. Click Next.
  
• Choose the action: Select "Start a program" as the action to perform and click Next.
  
• Specify the program: In the "Program/script" field, enter "shutdown.exe" (without quotes). In the "Add arguments" field, enter "-s -t 0" (without quotes). This command will initiate a shutdown immediately when triggered. Click Next.
  
• Review and finish: Review the summary of the task settings and click Finish to create the task.
  

Now, your Windows 11 laptop will automatically shut down after being idle for one hour. Please note that Task Scheduler may require administrative privileges to run, so make sure you have the necessary permissions. Keep in mind that this setup will shut down the computer regardless of any unsaved work or ongoing processes. Ensure that you save your work before leaving your laptop idle for an extended period.

If you ever want to modify or delete the scheduled task, you can open Task Scheduler and locate the task under "Task Scheduler Library." Right-click on the task and choose the appropriate option.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist