MSSpeech Forum : Macro to shut down and restart https://www.msspeech-forum.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:53:33 +0000 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:32:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.02 360 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=296 <![CDATA[MSSpeech Forum]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_images/msspeech_forum.png https://www.msspeech-forum.com/ <![CDATA[Macro to shut down and restart : Just wanted to let everyone...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1415.html#1415 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: 296
Posted: 15/Jul/2012 at 2:32pm

Just wanted to let everyone know that this worked perfectly.  When creating the macro, you may want to add some pauses, if you're actually interested in seeing it work, otherwise it goes so fast that it's done in the blink of an eye.  :-)]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:32:16 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1415.html#1415 <![CDATA[Macro to shut down and restart : Interesting. Every computer must...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1412.html#1412 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: 296
Posted: 14/Jul/2012 at 5:32pm

Interesting.  Every computer must be slightly different. Alt + F4 does bring up a shutdown window, but instead of the down arrow key, it is the left arrow key that changes the selection.  Nevertheless, Marty, you are right on!  I should absolutely be able to make this work.  Always great doing business with you.  ;-)]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:32:06 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1412.html#1412 <![CDATA[Macro to shut down and restart : Sixwheels wrote:I would like...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1411.html#1411 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: 296
Posted: 14/Jul/2012 at 9:36am

Originally posted by Sixwheels Sixwheels wrote:

I would like to be able to say the command "shut down my computer", or "restart my computer", and have it done automatically with a macro. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to do it.
This is doable. The keystroke commands for closing a program, or if no programs are open closing Windows, is Alt + F4.
 
You can closs any open programs by voice. I.E., "Close Microsoft Word." Once at the desktop, activate a macro, "Shut down my computer." Here are the keystrokes for my office workstation which is Windows 7 Professional to Restart:
 
Alt + F4 - to bring up Shutdown Windows dialog box
Down Arrow - to go to Restart
Enter - to activate Restart
 
For Shutdown my computer:
Alt + F4 - to bring up Shutdown Windows dialog box
Down Arrow - to go to Restart
Down Arrow - to go to Sleep
Down Arrow - to go to Shutdown
Enter - to activate Shutdown
 
Try the keystrokes first to confirm this works.
 
Marty Markoe, eMicrophones, Inc.
]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:36:54 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1411.html#1411 <![CDATA[Macro to shut down and restart : Hello everyone, I would like...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1410.html#1410 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: 296
Posted: 13/Jul/2012 at 1:24pm

Hello everyone,
I would like to be able to say the command "shut down my computer", or "restart my computer", and have it done automatically with a macro. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to do it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Smile]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:24:00 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/macro-to-shut-down-and-restart_topic296_post1410.html#1410