If you want to know how to set Windows schedule shutdown, read this post. In Windows 11, Task Scheduler is a feature that allows users to schedule actions that will automatically run when there is a trigger. For example, a certain time of day.

Knowing how to schedule a shutdown on Windows 11 is a very convenient tool. Because, it reduces the risk of the device being left on, consuming energy, without a special reason.

In this post, we will guide you through the necessary steps to know how to configure Windows 11 schedule shutdown. So, follow the steps below and tell us in the comments if you managed to shut down Windows 11 at the scheduled time.

How to Schedule a Windows 11 PC to Shutdown

To schedule Windows 11 to automatically shut down, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Search.
  2. Type Task Scheduler.
  3. Click on the answer.
  1. In the left pane, click Task Schedule Library.
  2. In the right pane, click Create Task.
  1. Click the General tab.
  2. Enter the task name.

8. Enter the task description.

  1. Find the Security Options section.
  2. Check the Run whether user is logged on or not.
  3. Check the Run with highest privileges option.

12. Choose Configure for Windows 10 or Windows 11.

  1. Click the Triggers tab.
  2. Click New.
  1. Find the Settings section.
  2. Define recurrence.
  3. Set the start date.
  4. Set the time.

Note: Confirm that Enabled is checked at the bottom of the dialog.

  1. Click OK.
  1. Click the Actions tab.
  2. Click New.
  1. Enter the Shutdown.exe script.

Tip: add the optional argument /s /t 120 “The computer will shut down in 120 seconds”, to warn the user, 2min before, that the automatic shutdown time is approaching.

  1. Click OK.
  2. Click the Conditions tab.
  3. Find the Power section.
  4. Uncheck Start task only if the computer is on AC power.
  5. Check the option Wake the computer to run this task.
  1. Click OK.
  2. Enter the user password.
  1. Click OK.

After following the steps above, the system will program to shut down Windows 11 daily at the specified time.

Summary

Learn how to schedule Windows 11 to shut down at the same time every day.

So, follow the steps above and let us know in the comments if you were able to program your Windows 11 to shut down every day.

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