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Shutting down Windows Vista 64 bit computer after running scheduled backup

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Does anyone know what the post command is to do this? I could only find a reference to a 32 bit windows XP suggestion on the forum.

What I'd really like to do is have the backup run automatically when I shut the computer down so it will run while I'm sleeping at night, and shut down when it is done, but I think that is not possible with Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Thank you!
Peter

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Hello Peter,

I understand the question and will do everything possible from my side to give you a clear explanation.

The option to shut down computer after schedule backup task in Vista and Windows 7 are greyed out. The Winlogon service of both Windows Vista and Windows 7 is totally different from the one of previous Windows operating systems. The scheduled tasks associated with Windows Vista or Windows 7 have been disabled in GUI.

 

Here is step-by-step instruction how to use the Pre/Post commands option of Acronis True Image Home programs to automatically shutdown computer after backup:

 

* Run the Schedule Task wizard;

* At the Backup Options step choose Pre/Post commands;

* Choose the Use Custom Commands;

* Hit the Edit button next to the After the backup process field;

* Put in the Post command as specified below:

 

Command: shutdown

Working directory: C:\Windows\System32\

Arguments: -s

 

This command will automatically shut down the computer after the completion of backup process.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.