General Information
Different ways to restart or shutdown from the cmd prompt. (could also put into a batch script)
Checklist
Auto Restart After 60 Minutes
shutdown -r -t 3600 -c "Performing System Maintenance. Computer will automatically restart after the countdown. | IT Department |"
Auto Shutdown After 30 Seconds
shutdown /s /t 30 /d p:0:0 /c "Nightly auto shutdown in 30 seconds. (cmd prompt, 'shutdown /a to abort')"
Abort shutdowns or restarts
shutdown -a