) is a Windows instruction used to schedule an automatic system shutdown exactly one hour (3,600 seconds) after the command is executed. Breakdown of the Command

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What if you change your mind? If you've initiated a timer and realize you

This displays recent shutdown requests, including the comment string.

shutdown: Closes all open programs immediately without warning when the timer hits zero. shutdown -r -t 3600