Auto Shutdown when on Login screen

[Guest]

In windows xp, how can i have the computer shutdown after 10 minutes or such
of inactivity. The computer will most likely be at the 'log in' screen...so
there is not a user logged in. The Windows power options are per-user...not
per machine as far as I can see. My BIOS does not support auto-shutdown or
standby either, mainly because its a desktop computer and not a laptop. Any
suggestions on how to make my computer shutdown, anytime after 10 minutes of
no usage when on the logon screen? I have tried third party shutdown
softwares, but they all load after you have logged in.

 

[NotMe]

You can make it go on standby or hibernate after 10 minutes, but an actual
power off shutdown?
I've never done that or even seen it.

 

[Bob I]

Use Taskmanager to start the task at boot time. Windows XP provides a
utility called "shutdown.exe". At the command prompt enter shutdown /?
for usage and parameters.

 

[Bob I]

OOPS! Task Scheduler NOT Task Manager!

Use Taskmanager to start the task at boot time. Windows XP provides a
utility called "shutdown.exe". At the command prompt enter shutdown /?
for usage and parameters.