Undoubtedly, anyone who even remotely has a PC knows that the switching on and off your computer refer to those functions that are familiar even to children.But few people even think about the fact that you can still turn it off, and the other, more convenient and often more functionally acceptable ways, which will be discussed in this article.
Utilities
Turning off your computer, despite the conventional wisdom, it is possible to perform not only pushing the proverbial button in the panel "Start".There are many programs that include a range of variety of functions under the control of the operating system.What is it for?For example, your child often and spends much time for the PC, and you want to limit this time.For this you just need to install the appropriate software and configure it to automatically shut down the computer at a specified time.As a result, you will be able to strengthen the Parental Control and quietly go about their business.
Another thing is that in many audio, video and other players off the computer used as a function of protection against excessive and wasteful use of system resources.These programs include WinAmp, Aimp and others reproduce sound tracks of the program.For example, if you like to fall asleep to music or an audio book, it is sufficient to set the appropriate menu "shutdown computer" on certain parameters: the completion of a music track, playlist or to set a specific time.It's quite convenient for those who do not like once again to look at the clock or just prefer automation in service.
Other methods
least popular, but at the same time very convenient to use the command line.If you have problems with the operating system and does not work in the button "Start" menu, but at the same time you do not want to risk the unit, unplug the PC from the network, turn off the computer from the command line will be your real salvation.In order to do this, you need to perform the following simple manipulations:
1) Log in to the command line and enter the following: shutdown -s -t 0
With this command, you immediately turn off your PC without the use of other ancillary support services.
2) to restart the computer, you can use the following command: shutdown -r -t 0
Common problems
One of the relative popularity of the problems associated with the PC, is a spontaneous shutdown computer.First of all, it is a signal of danger, and such moments should be avoided.This problem may indicate the following: Turn off the computer produced because of excessive (above 75-80 degrees) overheating of the central microprocessor, or because of problems with the operating system.In order to make sense of what happened, the next time you start the computer, open the Task Manager and check the appropriate box CPU temperature.If it is close to critical, then it's time to call a wizard that smazhet interface between the motherboard and CPU thermal paste special.
