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The shutdown command is a Windows utility used to shut down, restart, or log off a computer from the command line or batch scripts. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss using the shutdown command in batch files to automate reboots after system modifications, such as swapping system files or deleting caches. Others seek to configure the shutdown command via Group Policy (gpedit.msc) to run custom scripts at shutdown, though some editions like Windows 7 Home or Vista Basic lack the Group Policy Editor. Alternative methods, such as configuring the physical power button to trigger a shutdown instead of standby, are also explored. These discussions highlight the shutdown command's role in system administration, troubleshooting, and user customization across different Windows versions.
  1. Elmer

    Windows 7 "Sleep is not recognised" etc. Error in Batch File

    I have a batch file that I use to: Create a restore point, then swap out my modified system files. I store the "Sleep.exe" file in the same folder as the batch file. The script goes something like: echo Please wait while a Restore Point is made. sleep 17 Take ownership,Rename Replace, Blah...
    • Elmer
    • Thread
    • admin rights batch file cmd execution command prompt error file deletion file modification file ownership icon cache rename command restore point script error scripting shutdown command sleep command system files system32 syswow64 task management windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  2. D

    Windows 7 W7 'can't open gpedit.msc'

    Hi all I've just built and installed my new Windows 7 PC. Good times! However, while trying to work out how to get my Tascam US-122 soundcard to work with W7 I found a solution (I think on this very forum) that required me to add a custom shutdown script to 'gpedit.msc'. Problem is...
    • danno99uk
    • Thread
    • error gpedit installation permissions run menu shutdown command sound card tascam windows 7
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. N

    Windows Vista Alternative to group policy editor in Vista Basic?

    Running Vista Basic on a notebook with multiple user accounts. Since no policy editor exists on the basic verssion, from what I have found, is there another method to make configuration changes to ALL users? Specifically, I want to set the power settings globally for all users. MORE...
    • n8tgc
    • Thread
    • configuration group policy notebook power button power settings shutdown command standby windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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