Windows 2000 & Windows XP built-in shutdown command can be launched from a command prompt or create a shortcut on your desktop to launch whenever you like.

 

Note: To see a list of all available options type SHUTDOWN /? from a command prompt.

 

This command starts a 30-second countdown for shutdown or restart which allows you to abort the process during that time (shutdown -a command). Using the -t flag allows you to set the time lapse in seconds.

 

To shutdown and restart

SHUTDOWN -r -t 01

 

To shutdown

SHUTDOWN -s -t 01

 

Related Links:

 

Microsoft Support

How to Use the Remote Shutdown Tool to Shut Down and Restart a Computer in Windows 2000