HOW TO SCHEDULE A TASK FOR SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ON WINDOWS 10
                     HOW TO SCHEDULE A TASK FOR SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ON WINDOWS 10?
Windows has never failed to impress us with its cool and advanced features. One such
feature is “system shutdown schedule.” 
This feature allows you to set a desired time limit to automatically turn off your inactive
computer.  It  is  available  in  Windows  7  and  the  latest  version  of  the  Windows  10
operating system. 
Basically, you can configure the shutdown schedule feature easily. But, some Windows
users have encountered an issue with it. 
If you’re also encountering the issue while setting up the shutdown schedule feature on
your  Windows  10  computer, or if you  are  wondering  how to  set  up  the  shutdown
schedule task, then scroll down this page.
Using the Task Scheduler
Basically,  you  can  use  the  Task  Scheduler  window  to  set  up  system  shutdown
schedule easily. To do so, first, open the Task Scheduler window. Click the Start menu.
Type  the Schedule keyword  in  the search field  of  the  taskbar.  From  the  list  of
suggestions,  choose  the Schedule  tasks option.  Now,  a  window  titled Task
Scheduler will open. In the window that opens, locate the Create Basic Task option and
click on it. Now, in the given field, type a name for your task. 
Now, set the When do you want the task to start option as per your desire. Similarly,
set the start date by following the on-screen instructions.
Now, click on the Start a program option followed by the Browse button. Navigate to
the file path C:\Windows\System32, locate the file named Shutdown, and then open it.
Type add –s in  the Add arguments field  and click Next. Finish  the  configuration  by
following on-screen instructions. Finally, click on the Finish button.
Congratulations! You have successfully configured the “system shutdown schedule” task
on your Windows 10 computer. 
Alternative ways to schedule task for system shutdown:
If  you  find  it  difficult  to  configure the  “shutdown  schedule”  task  using  the  Task
Scheduler window, then you can opt for the alternative method given below.
Using the Run dialog box, Command Prompt, or PowerShell
On your Windows 10 computer, open the CMD, PowerShell, or the Run dialog box of
your desire. Make sure to open the corresponding app with the admin rights. Now, run
the shutdown -s -t 600 command in the corresponding app. (Note: In the “shutdown -s -t
600” command “600” represents the number of seconds. So, based on your desire, you
can  set  it.  For  example,  if  you  want  your  system  to  turn  off  after  5  minutes,  then
type shutdown -s -t 300. Similarly, set the time period correctly). If you’re using the Run
dialog  box,  then  type  the  above  command  in  the  given  field  of  the  box  and  click
the OK button. 
Using a dedicated software
There are applications like Windows Shutdown Assistant that allows you to set the time
limit to turn off your Windows 10 computer. Before you use this app, try the above two
methods. If they fail to  schedule the task, then you can use this method. Download the
software from the official page and install it on your Windows 10 computer. Configure
the system shutdown schedule task using the software and check whether it works.
If you need remote assistance in setting up the system shutdown schedule task on your
Windows 10 computer, then click the Call button provided on this page.