How to schedule a task to run when the windows server is reboot or shutdown?

Question

I would like to be able to fire a task before a windows server 2012 is reboot or shutdown.

I can see task scheduler supports an 'on startup' trigger. Unfortunately there is similar event for reboot or restart. Is there anyway I can achieve the my goal?

check this link , it's simple and quick way http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/cd7c2e/how-to-make-your-system-auto-shutdown-by-using-task-schedule/ — Jangali8, Sep 09 '15 at 08:47
OP is asking how to run a task AS the computer is shutting down, NOT how to run a task TO shut the computer down. — music2myear, Jun 29 '17 at 17:38

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 08 '15 at 23:08

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You cannot use the task scheduler for running scripts on shutdown, but you could instead use shutdown scripts supported by Group Policy. Shutdown scripts are run as Local System.

You can find them under Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)

answered Mar 08 '15 at 23:08

Esa Jokinen

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Thanks for the quick response! Before both reboot and shutdown. I have updated my question – Anthony Kong Mar 08 '15 at 23:10
I've been using shutdown scripts on 2008R2, but Technet says it still applies to 2012. – Esa Jokinen Mar 08 '15 at 23:14

How to schedule a task to run when the windows server is reboot or shutdown?

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