Shutdown Command

Shutdown Command is a free software utility developed for scheduled PC power options. You can use it to turn off or restart the computer, as well as log off the user at a specific time. There are many schedule modes available, and the tool can be used on a remote machine.

Before proceeding any further, you should know that Shutdown Command hasn't been updated for a long time, so you may experience compatibility issues on modern hardware configurations.

After a brief and uneventful setup procedure, the program gets launched in a classical interface that consists of a rectangular window showing all options available.

It's possible to shut down or restart the current or a remote computer via LAN, or to log off the user (works only on the local machine). Plus, you can create a list with multiple PCs to set the event in motion for.

The action can be triggered on the spot. Alternatively, you can set a countdown timer, or indicate a specific time and make the event a one-time thing or recurring.

Any running application can be forced to close without warning. You can also enter a shutdown comment and allow the local or remote user to cancel the action.

We haven't come across any problems in our tests, thanks to the fact that the tool didn't hang, crash or show error dialogs. It left a small footprint on system resources, using low CPU and RAM.

Too bad that it hasn't been updated for a while and it doesn't work on 32-bit Windows. Otherwise, Shutdown Command features a practical set of options for scheduling PC shutdown and other power events, and it can be seamlessly used by anyone.