Sometimes it is good to know how to shutdown via command prompt commands, you can even remote shutdown any computer in your domain via command prompt. (Start > Run > Cmd)
Syntax:
Shutdown [Type of shutdown (shutdown / restart / log off)] [Force] [Remote Computer] [Time] [Reason] [Comment]
E.g. Shutdown /r /m \\”Computer” /t 30 /c “Test”
(Remote restarting “Computer” in 30 secs, with a comment “Test”)
To log off your computer
Shutdown /l
To shutdown your computer in 30 secs
Shutdown /s /t 30
To remote restart Computer “PC1” in 30 secs (must be in the same domain)
Shutdown /r /m \\”PC1” /t 30
You can also use a GUI to remote shutdown your computer (must be in the same domain)
In command prompt type: Shutdown /i
- You can add the list of PC you want to shutdown
- Select either Shutdown or Restart
- Set a timer for Shutdown
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