Or if you have the Resource Kit and AT is enabled:
AT timetoshutdown shutdown /l /y /c
where shutdown is a resource kit utility with parms:
/c : close all programs
/y : turn off any prompts - no user
involvement
/l : turn off local PC
/r : if you want the PC to reboot
rather than shutdown
This kind of utility has obvious value to automate the shutdown of computer labs at end of day, computer rooms prior to a powerdown, user workstations prior to a powerdown, ... Assuming administrative rights, a batch file can automate these tasks. Another commandline advantage.
Related Tips:
Create Lock Desktop
Icon / Shutdown Icon
Shutdown at specific time each day
PC PowerDown after Shutdown in
NT
Enable quick NT
shutdown
Remotely
Shutdown Windows NT Workstation or Windows NT Server
