timer

[mightymaggot]

is there any way i can program my computer to switch off at a certain time , and be turned back on after a certain time, i want to limit my childrens time on the computer. i am running windows xp home

[commoner]

...mmm...sounds like you have a problem with your kids mm......TELL them when and when not to go on the PC....THAT'S the way to do it..............commoner. ;-))

[WoWo]

http://www.batchconverter.com/PerfectShutdownforWindows- download-12357.shtml

[OBonio]

This may be of use :

http://www.topshareware.com/User-Time-Control-download-1 7652.htm

[gammaray]

You can buy a timer that you plug into the socket, then plug your computer into that. It's like a central heating timer where you put in little pegs into a timer wheel at the time you want the "plug" to turn off and on. Obviously if your kids wise up to this they can just unplug it.

[UsAndStuff]

Not wanting to disagree, but gammaray's idea of a plug in timer isn't so good, as windows goes through a complicated process when shutting down, so simply switching off the power isn't the best plan.
Software solutions are much better.

[Stuart1948]

Try parental guidance !

[gammaray]

No, that's a very good point UsandStuff.

mightymaggot, forget I mentioned the timer...it's a BAD idea