What are the start shutdown.exe parameters?

I have created shortcuts that shut down my PC based on online tutorials. They always explain the how but not the why of the parameters included (e.g. This tutorial). I wish to create a batch program (for fun, why else?) that shuts down my PC but I want to know what the parameters are for it. I know the parameters for the shutdown command, but what about start shutdown.exe? What parameters go with that? Aside from the start command's own parameters.

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I know the parameters for the shutdown command, but what about start shutdown.exe? What parameters go with that?

Referencing your question above. I don't believe there is a difference in parameters, the only thing start does is open the process in a separate command window instance.

So start shutdown.exe /s (/s meaning shutdown computer) is going to do the same thing as shutdown /s, the only difference is that a separate command prompt is going to open to initiate the command.

Here is a link to a reliable source for shutdown parameters.

Have you tried this command?

C:\> Shutdown /?

The /? switch will display help for the command.

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