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Using Task Scheduler:
- Open Task Scheduler: Press Windows key + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.
- Create New Task: In the left menu, click "Create Basic Task".
- Name and Description: Give the task a name and description, then click "Next".
- Trigger: Choose when the task will run (e.g., daily, weekly, etc.) and click "Next".
- Action: Select "Start a program" and click "Next".
- Program/Script: Type shutdown as the program, then click "Next".
- Add Argument: Add the -s argument (for shutdown) and click "Next".
- Finish: Click "Finish" to complete the setup.
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