If you ever need to create a scheduled task to automate a server reboot, then please follow these steps and you'll be on your way.

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1. Go to C:Windowssystem32 and create a new text file called <strong>srvshut</strong>
2. Open the text file and insert the following: 

<strong>shutdown -r -f -t 0 -c "Automated Server Shutdown"</strong>

3. Save the file and close
4. Rename the file and change the extension from .txt to .cmd (file should be <strong>srvshut.cmd</strong> at this point)
5. Next go into control panel and start the scheduled task wizard picking out the settings you like (be sure to input the frequency and administrator password you be using)

Once complete be sure to review, the next time it will run. Monitor it and you should see the server reboot right on schedule.

