Windows 10: Shut down computer after set time instead of sleep?

Discus and support Shut down computer after set time instead of sleep? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I would like my computer to shut down after a set amount of time of inactivity, similar to how it can be set to go to sleep. I know that you can set it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dusk F, Jan 11, 2024.

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    Shut down computer after set time instead of sleep?


    I would like my computer to shut down after a set amount of time of inactivity, similar to how it can be set to go to sleep. I know that you can set it to shut down at the same time every day via Task Scheduler, and I know you can also set it to shut down via a command prompt shutdown –s –t, but I don't want either of these. These require you to set a specific time for it to shut down either a daily reoccurring time or a specific amount of time from when the command is sent and what I want it to do is shut down automatically after not being used for say an hour or so. As stated, I kno

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