If you often leave your Windows 11 PC unattended, its best to schedule an automatic shutdown.
Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on scheduling shutdown in Windows 11 via Task Scheduler.
First, hit the Windows 11 search and typeTask Scheduler.
Next, kick off the Task Scheduler app from the list of options.
On the Task Scheduler, select theTask Scheduler Libraryand selectCreate Task.
On the General tab,enter the Task namein the Name field.
Once done, check the optionsRun whether user is logged on or notandRun with highest privileges.
Once done, selectWindows 10in theConfigure for:drop-down.
After making the changes, punch theOkbutton.
Now switch to the Triggers tab and press the New button.
On the New Trigger window, selectOn a scheduleon the Begin the task drop-down.
Once done,set the schedule options Time interval, Start time, Recurring date, etc.
At the bottom, check the Enabled and punch theOkbutton.
Now switch to theActionstab and choose the New button at the bottom.
SelectStart a programon the Action drop-down.
On the Program/script: field, entershutdown.exe.
After making the changes, select theOkbutton.
Now switch to theConditionstab andchecktheWake the computer to run this taskoption.
All other options should be disabled in the Conditions tab.
After making the changes, punch theOkbutton.
This will create a task on your Windows 11 computer to shut down your setup at a specific time.
How to Delete the Shutdown schedule?
If you dont want Windows 11 to shut down automatically, you oughta delete the task you created.
For that, open theTask Scheduler > Task Scheduler Library.
On the Task Scheduler Library, find the task you have created.
Once found, right-tap on it and select Delete.
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