Quote Originally Posted by si_the_geek View Post
I don't see any benefit of doing that rather than just shutting down turn off the computer - because it wont allow the chance to close programs, and save files etc as apt.


If you are using Windows 7 (and I think Vista too, maybe even XP if you download from MS) you can use "Parental Controls" to do this.


If not, I think this suggestion is good:
..because if you simply run ShutDown.exe (or whatever it is called), there will be no time to use Task Manager to cancel it. You can also run it as a different account, so that he wont have permission to stop it even if there is time.

You should also be able to set the task for Time>10pm, so that if the computer is rebooted it will shut down again.


As programs run by Task Scheduler can't be seen on the desktop, I would recommend creating a separate program with a timer, which simply shows a warning message about 5 minutes before (so that your brother can save his work).

I would include a message to say that the computer will shut down soon, and another to say that closing this program wont stop it. To make sure it gets his attention, I would also play an annoying sound file on a loop (and flash the window in the taskbar) until a button is clicked on.
Wow..! That's a good idea...! Thanks.....