• aeiou_ckr@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Not really. If -f (force) is removed windows will shutdown similar to pressing the shutdown button and will wait for your input regarding open programs. -f is needed to just just “do it” with no hesitation or response from the user.

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      1 day ago

      Straight from the doc

      /t <xxx> Sets the time-out period before shutdown to xxx seconds. The valid range is 0-315360000 (10 years), with a default of 30. If the timeout period is greater than 0, the /f parameter is implied.

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        1 day ago

        Sooo when you use the prompt

        Shutdown.exe -r -t 00

        You would need the -f since we defined the timeout period as 0. Because:

        If the timeout period is greater than 0, the /f parameter is implied.