====== Batch - Auto Restart/Shutdown ======

**General Information**

Different ways to restart or shutdown from the cmd prompt. (could also put into a batch script)

**Checklist**
  * OS: Windows XP/7

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===== The Code =====

__Auto Restart After 60 Minutes__
<code winbatch>
shutdown -r -t 3600 -c "Performing System Maintenance. Computer will automatically restart after the countdown. | IT Department |"
</code>

__Auto Shutdown After 30 Seconds__
<code winbatch>
shutdown /s /t 30 /d p:0:0 /c "Nightly auto shutdown in 30 seconds. (cmd prompt, 'shutdown /a to abort')"
</code>

__Abort shutdowns or restarts__
<code winbatch>
shutdown -a
</code>