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    How do you make it a log off shortcut?
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    Follow the instructions above but replace "/s" with "/l" (l for "log off").
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    How do I make it a sleep shortcut?
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    Open notepad. Type, "shutdown /s /hybrid." Save as, "name.bat." Bear in mind, sleep is a dangerous function, which some people have trouble with.
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    When the shutdown timer starts, how can I cancel the shutdown process?
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    To abort the shutdown, go to the Start Menu, click Run, and type: shutdown -a .
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    How do I make it a hibernate shortcut?
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    By using the -h or /h switch with the shutdown command instead of /s or -s.
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    How do I put a delay on the message?
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    That's the the -t or /t switch does. It waits for the specified amount of seconds.
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