How can I Schedule my PC to Shutdown/Hibernate at a predefined time?

[src2206]

Hello

Can some one suggest a good (preferably free) software to shut down (and start, if possible) my PC at a predefined time?

Please help

Thank you.

[MasterMinds]

Originally Posted by src2206

Hello

Can some one suggest a good (preferably free) software to shut down (and start, if possible) my PC at a predefined time?

Please help

Thank you.

auto power on
it can also launch some app. or open some file or link

[src2206]

Thank you MasterMinds

Isn't there is any free solution? This one is paid.

[ThinkFree]

AutoShutdown

[src2206]

Thank you Asvin

Is there anything which can give me a little bit more options like Hibernate? As shutting down with application running can cause stability problem.

[almighty]

Autoshutdown have lots of features....
go with it....

[src2206]

Originally Posted by almighty

Autoshutdown have lots of features....
go with it....

Thank you almighty

Unfortunately there are two softwares sharing the same name:

1. Freeware- seems to be very light in features..rather there is hardly any. It is here: http://www.konradp.com/products/auto_shutdown/

2. Trilaware/Shareware- having quite a number of features, available here: http://www.barefootinc.com/autoshutdown.htm

Please tell me which me which one are you pointing at.

If you are pointing to none of the above, please provide me the link.

Regards

[ravi_9793]

No need of any third party software..Refer to this:
http://www.techiehome.org/viewtopic.php?t=467

[src2206]

Thank you Ravi, great info

But does it work for Hibernation too?

[ravi_9793]

^^^^^^^^^
I dont think it will work with hibernate option.

[src2206]

Sorry Ravi, but your method did not work.

[QwertyManiac]

What you need is this I suppose, gary4gar passed it over to me somewhere in Open Source section while discussing about powering up from shut-down state.

http://www.lifsoft.com/
But its paid, though it sounds like a nice buy with unlimited free upgrades.

[ravi_9793]

Originally Posted by src2206

Sorry Ravi, but your method did not work.

It is working on my system.There I have posted 2 methods..which one U are trying???.....

For second method..the time format should be in 24 hours.

[src2206]

The first one my friend

[ravi_9793]

Originally Posted by src2206

The first one my friend

It is working on my system.
Once you have created the shortcut..you need to run/execute that shortcut.........After you have run that shortcut, your system will shutdown as per time set in that shortcut.

[src2206]

Oh...now I understand. I did not run.

Regarding Hibernate I could dug the following:

POWERCFG[/LIST | /QUERY [name] | /CREATE name | /DELETE name |
/SETACTIVE name | /CHANGE name settings |
/HIBERNATE {ON|OFF} | /EXPORT name [/FILE filename] |
/IMPORT name [/FILE filename] | /GLOBALPOWERFLAG {ON|OFF} /OPTION flag |
/BATTERYALARM {LOW|CRITICAL} [settings] |
/DEVICEQUERY queryflags | /DEVICEENABLEWAKE devicename |
/DEVICEDISABLEWAKE devicename | /?]

Description:
This command line tool enables an administrator to control
the power settings on a system.

Additional
switches specify the changes as follows:
/monitor-timeout-ac
/monitor-timeout-dc
/disk-timeout-ac
/disk-timeout-dc
/standby-timeout-ac
/standby-timeout-dc
/hibernate-timeout-ac
/hibernate-timeout-dc
/processor-throttle-ac
/processor-throttle-dc
AC settings are used when the system is on AC power.
DC settings are used when the system is on battery power.
Setting a timeout to zero will disable the corresponding
timeout feature. Supported throttle settings are NONE
CONSTANT, DEGRADE, and ADAPTIVE.

Will you please check whether it is possible to do the same for Hibenation using the above command?

Regards