Shutdown via CMD: How it works

Using the Windows command prompt, also called CMD or command line, you can shut down your computer with a simple command. Here you can also set a timer to turn off your PC after any amount of time. Other commands restart the computer or shut down all running applications.

Shut down your computer using the command prompt

The command prompt is used to execute DOS commands. You can complete tasks without using the operating system's graphical user interface. This saves time and gives you more freedom in using your computer. Some commands can even be executed only through the CMD, since no dialog boxes in the graphical user interface were designed for the end user to do so. So, if you want to understand your computer more comprehensively and discover new functions and setting options, you should get acquainted with the CMD. Turning off the computer via the CMD is a good way to become familiar with the command line.

How to start the CMD

1. Enter "Command Prompt" in the Windows search and confirm with Enter.
2. The command prompt opens.
3. Enter a command and confirm again with Enter.

Diese Befehle können Sie nutzen

1. shutdown-s: Schaltet Ihren Computer aus.
2. shutdown-r: Startet den Computer neu.
3. shutdown-l: Meldet den aktuellen Benutzer ab.
4. shudown-f: Schließt alle laufenden Anwendungen.
5. shutdown-t xx: Fährt den PC nach xx Sekunden herunter.