title: Windows 8.1 Shutdown Batch
body: <p>I have a pretty (to what I imagine) simple question/request for help. The only problem is I am not sure how to really have the script set up, so I would very much appreciate any help/suggestions.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Here's exactly what I am looking for in my batch file:</strong></p>
  
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  <li>When I execute the batch file, it initiates a shutdown in ~2 hours.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>...and that's really it :o)</p>
  
  <p>With that said, leading to my question, is initiating a shutdown from a batch file a 'clean' shutdown? For example, are you calling Windows shutdown, safely saving/closing any currently opening applications, and then shutting down? Or is it forcing the system to not save any work, and shuts off 'unsafe'? I imagine it's the former, although I just want to be sure.</p>
  
  <p>Regards,</p>
  
  <p>Patrick</p>