Reboot your PC on a schedule with Task Scheduler

1. Open Task Scheduler

Press the Windows key, type Task Scheduler, then hit Enter.

1. Create a New Basic Task

   • In Task Scheduler, select Create Basic Task on the right side.
   • Give it a name, like “Daily Reboot,” and click Next.

2. Choose Trigger

   • Set the task to run Daily.
   • Pick the time you want your computer to reboot every day, then click Next.

3. Choose Action

   • Select Start a program and click Next.

4. Program/Script Details

   • In the “Program/Script” field, type:

     shutdown.exe
     

   • In the “Add arguments” field, type:

     /r /f /t 0
     

     The /r option reboots, /f forces programs to close, and /t 0 sets it to happen immediately.

5. Finish

   • Click Next to review the settings, and finally click Finish.