Windows TRICK - Create a Shutdown Shortcut

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This Windows XP TIP shows you how to create a shortcut which quickly shuts down or can restart your PC.

Video Notes:
For a Restart Shortcut
shutdown.exe -r
For a Shutdown Shortcut
shutdown.exe -s
Additional Options
-t xx (used for time delay)
-c "Enter a message to display"
-l (used to logoff the current user)
Example used in video
shutdown.exe -r -t 30 -c "Thanks for Watching PCWizKids Tech Talk"

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Windows TRICK - Create a Shutdown Shortcut

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Another excellent tutorial. I've created both a Shutdown and a Restart shortcut. I made a 3rd shortcut for cancelling the Shutdown/Restart in case I click one of them by accident. The new shortcut's path is "shutdown -a" - this cancels any timed Shutdowns. Thought it might useful to someone :)
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