Turning off a computer automatically

[Vish]

Sorry how do i turn off my computer automatically after i
have selected the shut down option.I see many people just
select the shut down option from the start menu and leave
without having to wait for the message "it is now safe to
turn off your computer" and then turning the computer off
from the switch.How is that done?

Many thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Suggestions:

Power the Computer Off or Reboot After Shutdown

This edit controls whether Windows should automatically power down or reboot
your computer once it has finished the shutdown process.

Power Off or Reboot After Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

This edit automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from
shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.

Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Shutdown.Exe - Andrej Budja (Line 52)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Ken Blake]

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Sorry how do i turn off my computer automatically after i
have selected the shut down option.I see many people just
select the shut down option from the start menu and leave
without having to wait for the message "it is now safe to
turn off your computer" and then turning the computer off
from the switch.How is that done?

There's good information here:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm