Create an icon/batchfile/job to go to Suspend (StandBy)



If you use remote desktop into a computer, or if you want to set up a scheduled task to turn your computer off at a certain time (say, 2am to save a few pennies on the electric bill), then you can use a command line to do it.

You'll have to decide in advance whether you want to go to "Standby" or "Hibernate" in Control Panel:



1. Start >> Control Panel >> Power Options
2. Hibernate tab
3. Check/uncheck the 'Enable Hibernation' box as required
4. OK



Now create a shortcut on your desktop or a batch file (or anything else you prefer) with the following command line:



rundll32.exe powerprof.dll, SetSuspendState



For the shortcut, the 'Start In' should be %windir%

Launch the shortcut/batchfile and your computer will go to Standby/Hibernate.

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