Shutdown Command to use in DOS

[TheShadow]

I don't see how that enters into the mix at all.

If I'm trying to shut down my PC in DOS, why would I want to try to ping something?

Anyway, my Software Guru came thru for me and I have just downloaded the "Shutdown.com" program in a zip file, along with full documentation.

I'll only post the link when I've had time to fully test the program.

Thanks all!

Shadow 

[Helpmeh]

I don't see how that enters into the mix at all.

If I'm trying to shut down my PC in DOS, why would I want to try to ping something?

Anyway, my Software Guru came thru for me and I have just downloaded the "Shutdown.com" program in a zip file, along with full documentation.

I'll only post the link when I've had time to fully test the program.

Thanks all!

Shadow 

The ping makes the batch wait for one second before continuing...just incase your program takes a bit of time to close.

[TheShadow]

Well, I just finished testing the DOS Shutdown program and it works a treat.

I'll post the link when I have more time to upload the zip file to my FTP Server. 
Probably tomorrow.

Shadow

[Helpmeh]

Well, I just finished testing the DOS Shutdown program and it works a treat.

I'll post the link when I have more time to upload the zip file to my FTP Server. 
Probably tomorrow.

Shadow

You can just upload the zip here...

[TheShadow]

Well, I just cleaned up the Instruction text file and re-compressed the files into a self extracting zip file, using 7Zip.

The file "Shutdown DOS.exe" can be downloaded here:

http://www.box.net/shared/fcc6cam8x8

I thank everyone who has tried to help me with this little problem.

Cheers Mates!

Shadow 

[patio]

Thanx again Shadow !

[Geek-9pm]

Did Shadow ever consider a hybrid method?
Perhaps Hardware modification and a small bit of software to force a machine to shut down could do the job. 

[TheShadow]

The DOS Shutdown.com program works a treat.  Nothing else is required.

Try it.........you'll like it.