Windows XP Shutdown timer

[markmcgookin]

Hi folks,

Another strange request from me, does anyone have/have used a program to shutdown Windows XP on a timer? I have tried about four now (sorry I don't have names, I deleted them in a rage, most likely the 1st few off google search for shutdown timer) and none of them have worked.

I like to watch films etc on my PC from my bed, but have been known to fall asleep while watching them, and I just wondered if anyone had any software that they have used and is reliable. All the ones I have tried just hit their countdown limit and do nothing.

Cheers!

[bartonc]

Probably should be in the Windows Forum... but
what's wrong with Display Properties | Screen Saver tab | Power button | Power Schemes tab? Set the System Standby time to just longer that your movie.

[bartonc]

download <censored> or <censored> patch via internet and install the patch

So what do worms have to do with shutdown timers?

[ghostdog74]

So what do worms have to do with shutdown timers?

these worms uses some shutdown mechanism..i believe its just the shutdown command. I also believe its just a joke on that part. :)

[ghostdog74]

Hi folks,

Another strange request from me, does anyone have/have used a program to shutdown Windows XP on a timer? I have tried about four now (sorry I don't have names, I deleted them in a rage, most likely the 1st few off google search for shutdown timer) and none of them have worked.

I like to watch films etc on my PC from my bed, but have been known to fall asleep while watching them, and I just wondered if anyone had any software that they have used and is reliable. All the ones I have tried just hit their countdown limit and do nothing.

Cheers!

can you use theshutdown command

[markmcgookin]

Well when I watch videos etc the screen saver is set not to come on as it doesn't feel the computer is idle if there is a full screen app running.

[latitude]

Just type shutdown /? in a command prompt for options.

Example: shutdown -s -t 7200 -c "shutting down in 120 mins, please type 'shutdown -a' in a command prompt to cancel" -f

That will shut down the comp in 120 minutes and force programs to close. You can also make a shortcut to the command prompt and have them on the desktop...

[Cyberdyne]

Latitude KUDOS on your response! good job!

Cyber

Windows/Network MOD

[Banfa]

Alternatively get a high definition PTZ camera, fix it on top of your computer so that it can scan you bed, specifically you head and eyes.

Write some software that continuously scans images of your eyes (obviously tracking your head so that your eyes stay in shot) and forms image analysis to detect your eyes being shut. Then if your eyes are shut for more than 10 minutes have it shut down the computer.



Seriously I am reasonably sure that I can write some software that would do this if the shutdown command doesn't fit the bill or you could use a scheduled task in conjunction with shutdown.

[markmcgookin]

Alternatively get a high definition PTZ camera, fix it on top of your computer so that it can scan you bed, specifically you head and eyes.

Write some software that continuously scans images of your eyes (obviously tracking your head so that your eyes stay in shot) and forms image analysis to detect your eyes being shut. Then if your eyes are shut for more than 10 minutes have it shut down the computer.

Hahaha, the shutdown command is one option (thanks very much by the way! Excellent post!) but I think I like this one more..... The Bidding Begins lol

[d3vkit]

As far the dos shutdown command, if you are making a batch file (.bat) to automate this, don't name it shutdown.bat. It will repeat the command in a prompt and never execute. Instead something like 'powerdown.bat', with the code from above, will work fine.

[somurao80]

Hi folks,

Another strange request from me, does anyone have/have used a program to shutdown Windows XP on a timer? I have tried about four now (sorry I don't have names, I deleted them in a rage, most likely the 1st few off google search for shutdown timer) and none of them have worked.

I like to watch films etc on my PC from my bed, but have been known to fall asleep while watching them, and I just wondered if anyone had any software that they have used and is reliable. All the ones I have tried just hit their countdown limit and do nothing.

Cheers!

Hi you can use in windows only that the command is -go command prompt (tsshutdn wait timer /powerdown)

[raywood]

I have written a batch file that combines options for shutdown and for maintenance requests that may involve shutting down (System File Checker and CHKDSK /F and /R). It's at this location:

http://raywoodcockslatest.blogspot.c...nance-and.html

[bartonc]

I have written a batch file that combines options for shutdown and for maintenance requests that may involve shutting down (System File Checker and CHKDSK /F and /R). It's at this location:

http://raywoodcockslatest.blogspot.c...nance-and.html

Thanks, Ray. I've checked the link and approve it as non-commercial and useful.

[PerfectStorm]

Ray, great work. More than three years after you posted your timer code, I found it and it worked first time. I like the other utils built in too. Many thanks.