dfw_computer_geek
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Windows server command line reboot
I am trying to schedule my server for reboot from the command line for this evening. I need a little help figuring out where I am messing up in the syntax.
(What I am entering)
shutdown /r /t 39600 /d P:2:17
After I enter this I get the usage help shot back at me. This seems like I am missing something simple.
(What I am entering)
shutdown /r /t 39600 /d P:2:17
After I enter this I get the usage help shot back at me. This seems like I am missing something simple.
NeilParbrook
You could just add a schedualed task to run shutdown /r and the time you require.
With the shutdown command line you cannot "schedule" a reboot.
The /t parameter must to be a number from 0 to 600 (seconds), only ten minuts!!!
The /d parameter is to indicate the reason of the reboot: /p planned /u user defined, but not to indicate the time.
Check for a third party software.
rgds
The /t parameter must to be a number from 0 to 600 (seconds), only ten minuts!!!
The /d parameter is to indicate the reason of the reboot: /p planned /u user defined, but not to indicate the time.
Check for a third party software.
rgds
ASKER
So how would I reboot it if I wanted to schedule the reboot for 11 hours from now?
I'm assuming that you want to be able to turn off your system and a specified time and then come back on by itself at a specified time.
check this out: http://www.drivermagician.com/autoshutdown/
check this out: http://www.drivermagician.com/autoshutdown/
ASKER
So if I wanted to keep this simple and do this from a scheduled task would I have to create a batch file for the task to run to shutdown -r
If so what would my batch file look like or otherwise?
If so what would my batch file look like or otherwise?
Try one of these:
http://www.hostalive.net/shutdown.html
http://www.downloadatoz.com/utility_directory/slawdog-smart-shutdown/
PC Auto Shutdown 3.95
http://www.hostalive.net/shutdown.html
http://www.downloadatoz.com/utility_directory/slawdog-smart-shutdown/
PC Auto Shutdown 3.95
That will make the system shutdown and restart immediately. Is that what you want to do ??
ASKER
Yes, I want to schedule a time (hopefully with the scheduled tasks) then set it to shutdown and immediately reboot.
Create a new scheduled task with the command :-
c:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdo
And set the task to run when you need the server to reboot
The /f switch is useful as it will force the restart even if users have left applications open.
c:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdo
And set the task to run when you need the server to reboot
The /f switch is useful as it will force the restart even if users have left applications open.
TS MikeH
c:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdo
Good command, just tried it on my Windows2003 Domain Controller. Works perfect
c:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdo
Good command, just tried it on my Windows2003 Domain Controller. Works perfect
ASKER
I want to schedule this at a specific time. I know how reboot it from the command line I just don't know how to make it happen at 9pm this evening without actually sitting in front of the server and doing the command at 9pm
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