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shutdown:tldr:4f8d1
shutdown: Log off the current machine.
$ shutdown /l
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The command "shutdown /l" is used in Windows operating systems to log off the current user from their account without shutting down or restarting the computer.
Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command does:
- "shutdown" is the command to initiate a system shutdown or other related actions.
- "/l" is a switch or parameter that specifies the action to be performed, in this case, "l" stands for "log off."
So, when you execute the "shutdown /l" command, it triggers an immediate log off for the current user, closing all running programs and ending their session. However, it does not shut down the computer entirely, allowing other users to log in and continue using it.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.