Server Reboot

Question

Hi All

i want to reboot one of my server daily at 5PM, the server should be rebooted even if any user is logged in or not. will the below task scheduler work for me. how do i specify if any user is logged in or not.

task schduler i have created a folder by name ServerReboot
Create Basic Task
Trigger Daily--Start 5PM Recur every 1 day
Action: start the program
Program/Script: shutdown -r Add Arguments: -t 60 (after 60 seconds it can reboot)

Answer 1

Hi @Roger Roger ,

The server will reboot even if a user is logged in, the scheduled task action should look as follows:

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2

Yes, the task will run either you are logged in or not, I think your task scheduler steps are correct:

Detailed steps below:

1. Run "Taskschd.msc" at the command prompt to open the Task Schedule.
2. Click the Action menu, and then click Create Basic Task.
3. Type a name for the task and an optional description, and then click Next.
4. To select a schedule based on the calendar, click Daily then click Next; specify the schedule you want to use, and then click Next.
5. To schedule a program to start automatically, click Start a program, and then click Next.
6. Enter "at 17:00 shutdown -r -t 60" in the box and then click Next and finish.

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