Shutdown+Command

=Shutdown & Restart Shortcuts for Windows XP & Windows 2000= Windows 2000 (with the Resource Kit installed) and Windows XP (natively) have an actual **shutdown**command that can be launched from a command prompt or from a shortcut. This command starts a 30-second countdown for a shutdown or restart.

To see all available options for this command


 * 1) Go to a Command prompt
 * 2) Type **SHUTDOWN /?**

You can also study the available options in the Microsoft KB 317371, “How to Use the Remote Shutdown Tool to Shut Down and Restart a Computer in Windows 2000.” The article is suitable for Win XP also.

Abort a shutdown

 * 1) Go to a Command prompt
 * 2) Type **SHUTDOWN -a**

Restart Windows

 * 1) Go to a Command prompt
 * 2) Type **SHUTDOWN -r -t 01**

Shutdown Windows

 * 1) Go to a Command prompt
 * 2) Type **SHUTDOWN -s -t 01**

Restart Server

 * 1) Go to a Command prompt
 * 2) Type **SHUTDOWN -r -f -t 00**