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Can you set your PC to turn off after download?
To have SmartPower automatically power your computer off when a download process is finished, use the Schedules tab to set a Power Off rule. For example, if you usually go to bed around midnight, you can set a rule that will automatically power your computer off at midnight.
How do I make my computer turn off at a certain time?
To create a shutdown timer manually, open Command Prompt and type the command shutdown -s -t XXXX. The “XXXX” should be the time in seconds you want to elapse before the computer shuts down. For instance, if you want the computer to shut down in 2 hours, the command should look like shutdown -s -t 7200.
Can you put your PC to sleep while download something?
NO. You cannot download while the system is in sleep mode. But you can change the power options in Control Panel.
How do I set my computer to turn off after 1 hour?
- 1) Open the Run window (Windows Key+R) or (Start / All Programs / Accessories / Run).
- 2) type.
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- shutdown -s -t 1800.
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- [1800(can be changed) is the number of seconds after which the computer will turn off.]
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- Click on OK and your computer will turn off after the specified time (here 30 minutes).
How do I stop a shutdown timer?
From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can Press the “Window + R” key to open the RUN window. Type “shutdown -a” and click on the “OK” button. After clicking on the OK button or pressing the enter key, the auto-shutdown schedule or task will be canceled automatically.
Can you set your computer to turn on at a certain time?
To set this up, use the Task Scheduler to create a task that wakes your computer at a customizable time. You’ll have to enable “wake timers” in Windows, too, or the task won’t activate. Once you have, you can put your PC to sleep and it’ll wake at your chosen time.
Does sleep mode stop downloads?
Yes , all downloads will stop if you use sleep mode or stand-by or hibernate. You will need to keep laptop/pc running to continue the download.
Can I turn off my monitor while downloading?
No, downloading won’t stop until your laptop is on sleep mode Or shutdown. Display off does not affect downloading process.
How do I test a shutdown timer?
Checking the Last Shutdown Time on Windows 10
- Open the Start menu.
- Type “Event Viewer” in the search box and hit Enter.
- Double-click on the Windows Logs folder in the left-hand pane.
- Right-click on “System” and select “Filter Current Log…”
- A window will pop up. You have to look for the Event Sources dropdown bar.