https://github.com/sergeiown/shutdown_timer

This project provides a simple and efficient batch script to schedule the shutdown of the windows operating system after a user-defined number of minutes. It also contains a utility to create a shortcut to the main script in the Start menu.
https://github.com/sergeiown/shutdown_timer

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This project provides a simple and efficient batch script to schedule the shutdown of the windows operating system after a user-defined number of minutes. It also contains a utility to create a shortcut to the main script in the Start menu.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sergeiown/shutdown_timer
• Owner: sergeiown
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-08-24T06:47:35.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-24T08:30:01.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-06T10:13:06.374Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: batch-script, powershell, shutdown, shutdown-timer, timer, windows
• Language: Batchfile
• Homepage: https://github.com/sergeiown/Shutdown_Timer
• Size: 24.4 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# [![logo](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/673b0697-16ed-4865-8cca-c1e0cbe66089) Shutdown Timer](https://github.com/sergeiown/Shutdown_Timer)

This project provides a simple and efficient batch script to schedule a system shutdown after a user-defined number of minutes. It also includes a utility script to create a shortcut to the main script in the Start Menu.

## Motivation

Windows does not include a straightforward, user-friendly way to schedule a shutdown with a countdown timer by default. While some third-party tools exist, they are often overly complex, filled with unnecessary features, or come with large installation sizes. This script offers a lightweight and direct solution.

## Features

- **Shutdown Scheduling:** Input the desired number of minutes, and the system will automatically shut down after that time.

- **Input Validation:** Ensures that the user input is a valid number within the specified range.

- **Countdown Display:** Shows a live countdown timer in the console, updating every second.

- **Notification:** A PowerShell message box confirms the timer start and minimizes all open windows.

- **Shortcut Creation:** A utility script that creates a Start Menu shortcut for easy access to the shutdown timer, including an optional hotkey assignment.

## Requirements

- **Operating System:** Windows

- **PowerShell:** Pre-installed on most Windows systems (used for message box notifications).

- **Administrator Rights:** Required to initiate a shutdown.



    



## Installation

- **Clone the repository** or download the scripts:

    ```sh

    git clone https://github.com/sergeiown/Shutdown_Timer.git

    ```

## Usage

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| **Run `shutdown_timer.bat`:** 
 - Double-click `shutdown_timer.bat` or run it from the command line. 
 - The script will prompt for the number of minutes until shutdown. 
 - After validating the input, the countdown will start, and the system will shut down when the timer expires. | ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3cc73bfd-1e48-4278-9d1e-19008f49dc96) |

| **Run `startmenu_shortcut.bat`:** 
 - This will create a shortcut named "Shutdown Timer" in your Start Menu for easy access. 
 - The shortcut will be linked to the `shutdown_timer.bat` script, with an appropriate icon. 
 - **Hotkey:** By default, the shortcut is set with the `Ctrl + Alt + T` combination. You can quickly access the Shutdown Timer by pressing these keys. | ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d5d44932-8ceb-4d05-8d03-e123af76f18b) |

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/sergeiown/Shutdown_Timer/blob/main/LICENSE) file for more details.