You can set a sleep timer for your Windows computer so that it turns off automatically after a certain period of time. But how exactly do you do that? We explain that in this article.
The easiest way to get this done is through the Command Prompt. You open it by Start menu to open and the word Command Prompt to type in. Select the top search result. In the opened black window, enter the following line: Shutdown -s -t 3600. It all clicks less complicated than it is. The -s tells the computer to shut down, while the -t 3600 indicates that it should be done in an hour (3,600 seconds, that is). This allows you to set a timer once and very quickly, after which the computer switches off automatically. Do you want a longer delay time? Then you simply change the number we mentioned above.
Create Sleep Timer Shortcut
Although this is an easy method, we understand that it is sometimes annoying to keep opening the Command Prompt. For example, you can create a shortcut. To do this, go to the desktop and right-click on it. Select New and click Create shortcut. Copy and paste the following text into the input field: Shutdown -s -t 3600 (or any other number). Now give the shortcut a name and press Complete.
You can also create a shortcut for canceling the timer afterwards. Follow the steps above and enter the text in the input field shutdown -a in. Also give this shortcut a name and press Complete.
In both cases it is also possible to adjust the icon of the sleep timer. This way there is no ugly shortcut on your desktop that might upset the style of the software environment. Select the newly created icon with your right mouse button and press Characteristics. Now press the button android icon. You will now see a small window pop up with a number of options.
Choose one of the available options that Windows presents or press others To leaf through… to select any downloaded icon. Windows may give a warning when you change the icon, but you can click it away. When you’re done choosing, press OK and then the button To apply. From now on you will see a homemade icon on your desktop with a shortcut to a handy function.
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