Shutdown
Enables you to shut down or restart local or remote computers one at a time.
Syntax
shutdown [/i | /l | /s | /r | /a | /p | /h | /e] [/f] [/m \\ComputerName]
[/t XXX] [/d [p:] XX:YY [/c "Comment"]]
Parameters
/i
Displays the Remote Shutdown Dialog box. The /i option must be the first
parameter you type, and all those following it will be ignored.
/l
Logs off the current user immediately, with no time-out period. You cannot
use /l with /m \\ComputerName or /t.
/s
Shuts down the computer.
/r
Restarts the computer after shutdown.
/a
Cancels a shutdown, effective only during the time-out period. You may use
a only with /m \\ComputerName.
/p
Turns off the local computer only (not a remote computer), with no
time-out period or warning. You can use /p only with /d. If your computer
does not support power off functionality, it will shut down when you use /p,
but the power to the computer will remain on.
/h
Puts the local computer into hibernation, assuming that hibernation is
enabled. You can use h only with /f.
/e
Enables you to document the reason for the unexpected shutdown on the
target computer.
/f
Forces running applications to close without warning users in advance.
Caution
a.. Using the /f option might result in loss of unsaved data.
/m \\ComputerName
Specifies the target computer. Cannot be used with the /l option.
/t XXX
Sets the time-out period or delay before a restart or shutdown to XXX
seconds, causing a warning to display on the local console. You can specify
0-600 seconds. If you omit /t, the time-out period defaults to 30 seconds.
/d [p:]XX:YY
Lists the reason for the system restart, shutdown, or power off. The
following table describes the parameter values. Value Description
p: Indicates that the restart or shutdown is planned. If you do not
use the p: option, Shutdown Event Tracker assumes that the restart or
shutdown is unplanned.
XX Specifies the major reason number (0-255).
YY Specifies the minor reason number (0-65535).
/c "Comment"
Enables you to comment in detail about the reason for the shutdown. You
must first provide a reason using the /d option. You must enclose comments
in quotation marks. You can use a maximum of 127 characters.
/?
Displays help, including a list of the major and minor reasons that are
defined on your local computer, at the command prompt. Simply typing
shutdown with no parameters also displays help.
