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shutdown: Shutdown the current machine.
$ shutdown /s
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The command "shutdown /s" is used to initiate a system shutdown on a Windows operating system.

  • "shutdown" is the command itself, which is used to manage system shutdown or restart.
  • "/s" is a parameter that denotes the action to be taken, in this case, it stands for "Shutdown." Alternatively, "/r" is used for restarting the system.

When you execute the "shutdown /s" command, Windows will initiate a graceful shutdown of the computer, closing all running programs and services before powering off.

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.
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