How can I set up Task Scheduler to automatically shut down my Plex server at 11 PM daily?
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ChillPanda42
I'm looking for a way to automate the shutdown of my Plex server using Task Scheduler, specifically to shut it down every day at 11 PM. I can handle it manually, but I often forget, and when I do, Plex runs updates in the background that end up crashing my PC. Any tips on how to accomplish this?
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Instead of just scheduling a shutdown, you might want to figure out what's causing the issue in the first place. If you're looking to just kill the Plex service, you could use the `Stop-Service` command. It'll help you manage things without needing to restart your PC.
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If it helps, you could use `shutdown.exe -r -t 0`, but just remember that this will restart your PC, not just shut down Plex. Make sure that's what you want to do!
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Just make sure you’ve got the right process name when setting up your script. I had issues with that before. If it runs fine manually but not from Task Scheduler, double-check your settings there!
ChillPanda42: I've used the right name, but it still doesn't work correctly with Task Scheduler. It runs but doesn't shut down Plex.
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You'll want to set Task Scheduler to run a PowerShell script that includes your shutdown commands. Check out this step-by-step guide I found that walks you through the whole process. It makes things pretty straightforward! [Here's the link](https://o365reports.com/2019/08/02/schedule-powershell-script-task-scheduler/).
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You can find the process name and use `Stop-Process -Name yourProcessName` to tackle the issue. It's fairly easy! Also, don't forget to look into the potential root causes of why the PC crashes.
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ChillPanda42: I’m not really sure what’s causing the problem, and I’m still learning about all of this. Can you point me to any resources that might help?