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What can I use instead of Shutdown?

Windows has built-in shutdown commands that provide the same functionality:

  • shutdown /s -- Shut down the computer
  • shutdown /r -- Restart the computer
  • shutdown /l -- Log off the current user
  • shutdown /s /f -- Shut down and force close applications
  • shutdown /r /f -- Restart and force close applications
  • shutdown /r /t 0 -- Restart immediately with no delay

The built-in shutdown command is available on Windows XP and later.

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Added: Feb 27, 2026   |   Last Updated: