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Can I use this with cmd?

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Yes. Just type, "shutdown/s/t 500" or however long you choose. To abort, type, "shutdown /a."

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Does this shut down the computer for good or just until I restart it?

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It does not shut your computer down for good. It shuts down your computer the same way as if you pressed the off button.

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How do I change the icon of this file for a prank?

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Rename the shortcut to what you want it to be called. Right-click, go to Properties and press "Change Icon". Press "Browse" and look for a suitable icon.

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How can I do this to other people's computers?

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1. Use a USB stick to put the file on the other person's computer and initiate it. 2. Email them the file (or send it via other forms of communication) and persuade them to open it.

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Will an antivirus program block it?

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No, antivirus programs will not block the shut down.

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How do I get it to work? It does not work!

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You can do it in Command Prompt. You can turn off any computer on your network by typing "/remote shutdown" then follow the steps from there.

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How do I know when my PC is going to shut down?

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There will be a message on your computer that pops up.

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Does this only work on Windows computers?

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Yes.

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Will doing this harm our device?

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No, it will not. This is just a shortcut and the function wouldn't be there if it was unsafe.

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Once it begins to run, is there a way to prevent the shutdown?

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No, you can't prevent the shutdown process once it has started.

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What programming language is this batch file written in?

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Windows Command Promp Script (Windows Bash). It can be used by opening a text file, entering code, and saving it as .bat or as .cmd at the end.

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Is there a way to make it shut down over and over?

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Well, technically not. The loop would break upon shutdown and won't resume on reboot. However, if you're the PC Administrator, you can try pasting the file into Windows Autostart Folder so it executes upon PC Boot. Just make sure you have enough time to cancel the script, as it can't be removed from anywhere else (except for a guest OS, but that's too difficult to set up for most people).

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How do I turn on the computer the following day after I've shut it down using a BAT file at 2 a.m.?

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Use the power button, or however you normally start your computer. Shutting down in this way is no different from shutting down the normal way.

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Can I do this with restarting as well?

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Yes, you can. You can look online for different commands that will help you to complete this process.

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When I restart my computer, will it work normally again?

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Yes. Shutting down the computer this way is no different than shutting it down any other way.

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How do I put the shutdown code in after putting in other codes before it?

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The shutdown code should work regardless of what comes before it, as long as the program is not closed before the shutdown.exe is executed. It is likely your code has an error of some sort within it that means the rest of the program will not run.

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