ShutDown Script for Windows XP

[Asaph]

hello friends,

I normally perform all scans and backup after 12.00 in the night. The process takes about couple of hours. So, I want to shutdown my computer after all scans and backups are done. I am looking for a shutdown script that I can add to the Windows scheduler. Can anybody provide shutdown script ?

thanks

[Eric B]

Follow these instructions :-

• Initially, create a new file copyimportantdir.bat with the following copy command : Copy c:\importantdir\*.* Z:\ and save the file in c:\importantdir
  
  
• Then, you need to invoke the Group Policy Editor. To do this : Start >> select Run >> type gpedit.msc >> click OK. A Group Policy Editor window will open up.
  
  
• In the left part of the screen, navigate to Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> select "Scripts (Startup/shutdown)".
• In the right part of the screen, right-click "Shutdown" >> select "Properties"
• In the shutdown properties dialog, click the "Add" button
• Enter "c:\ importantdir\copyimportantdir.bat" (without the quotes) in the script name field. Then, click OK >> click OK once more.
  
  
• Close the Group Policy Editor window.

Windows shutdown script is ready and will be executed each time you shutdown your Windows XP.

[Glenny]

Refer the following threads for logoff or shutdown scripts in Windows :-

How do I create a "logoff script"??

Script to logoff XP systems after inactivity

How to force a logoff in a logon script?

[Macarenas]

It is possible to define Shutdown Script within the Group Policy Editor.

navigate the following :-

Local Computer Policy
Computer Configuration
Windows Settings
Scripts