MS-Dos shutdown command?

What is the shutdown command for windows? I want to shutdown the pc through command prompt, and even for restart which command to use?

Shutdown is the command for shutdown. :rofl_2: and There is no commands built into DOS for rebooting, though you might be able to find an utility to do such.

You only need to use the -r parameter with shutdown command for reboot. About Shutdown Command

Syntax

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shutdown [{-l|-s|-r|-a}] [-f] [-m [\\ComputerName]] [-t xx] [-c "message"] [-d[u][p]:xx:yy]

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Parameters

• -l : Logs off the current user, this is also the defualt. -m ComputerName takes precedence.
  
• -s : Shuts down the local computer.
  
• -r : Reboots after shutdown.
  
• -a : Aborts shutdown. Ignores other parameters, except -l and ComputerName. You can only use -a during the time-out period.
  
• -f : Forces running applications to close.
  
• -m [\\ComputerName] : Specifies the computer that you want to shut down.
  
• -t xx : Sets the timer for system shutdown in xx seconds. The default is 20 seconds.
  
• -c "message" : Specifies a message to be displayed in the Message area of the System Shutdown window. You can use a maximum of 127 characters. You must enclose the message in quotation marks.
  
• -d [u][p]:xx:yy : Lists the reason code for the shutdown. The following table lists the different values.

Refer to following threads:

http://forums.techarena.in/operating...ms/1219716.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/tips-tweaks/364699.htm