Shutdown Timer

This project provides a simple and efficient batch script to schedule a system shutdown after a user-defined number of minutes. It also includes a utility script to create a shortcut to the main script in the Start Menu.

Motivation

Windows does not include a straightforward, user-friendly way to schedule a shutdown with a countdown timer by default. While some third-party tools exist, they are often overly complex, filled with unnecessary features, or come with large installation sizes. This script offers a lightweight and direct solution.

Features

• Shutdown Scheduling: Input the desired number of minutes, and the system will automatically shut down after that time.
• Input Validation: Ensures that the user input is a valid number within the specified range.
• Countdown Display: Shows a live countdown timer in the console, updating every second.
• Notification: A PowerShell message box confirms the timer start and minimizes all open windows.
• Shortcut Creation: A utility script that creates a Start Menu shortcut for easy access to the shutdown timer, including an optional hotkey assignment.

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows
• PowerShell: Pre-installed on most Windows systems (used for message box notifications).
• Administrator Rights: Required to initiate a shutdown.

Installation

• Clone the repository or download the scripts:

  git clone https://github.com/sergeiown/Shutdown_Timer.git

Usage

Run shutdown_timer.bat: - Double-click shutdown_timer.bat or run it from the command line. - The script will prompt for the number of minutes until shutdown. - After validating the input, the countdown will start, and the system will shut down when the timer expires.
Run startmenu_shortcut.bat: - This will create a shortcut named "Shutdown Timer" in your Start Menu for easy access. - The shortcut will be linked to the shutdown_timer.bat script, with an appropriate icon. - Hotkey: By default, the shortcut is set with the Ctrl + Alt + T combination. You can quickly access the Shutdown Timer by pressing these keys.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.