Windows 10: My Windows 11 Computer Automatically Shuts Down After Being Idle overnight

A few months ago my computer started randomly turning itself off. It's set to go to sleep after idling for some amount of time. It used to be unpredictable, but now I feel like it happens almost every night... It is particularly frustrating as none of my apps get restored - it's as if I've shut it down myself. I've tried to inspect the Control Panel power options to see if my power plan configuration had changed, but I didn't see any option that would shut the computer off. I'm not really sure what else I could try. Any help would be appreciated!

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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

 

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