The "shutdown" command isn't functioning properly

Question

I'm trying to write a batch file to automate a log off, but if I use the /t switch the command prompt will print the Usage (i.e. as if I typed "shutdown" or "shutdown /?" into the command prompt) and then quit without initiating a log off. I have confirmed this by typing the line "shutdown /a" into the command prompt after attempting a shutdown with the /t switch (I've tried both 0 and 1), which results in the message "Unable to abort the system shutdown because no shutdown was in progress.(1116)"

I can use the line "shutdown /l" and it will work just fine, but when I log back on I notice that any new or moved icons will be in the upper-left corner of the desktop (i.e. not where I put them).

I have also noticed that the Usage (shutdown /?) explains that if the /t switch is not set (I'm assuming this, as the literal text reads "..., with a default of 30.") the log off will be initiated, but not executed until 30 seconds after the shutdown command is resolved. Yet, if I simply use "shutdown /l" the current user is logged off immediately.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Using "shutdown /l /d c" has the same effect as using the /t switch. Even using "shutdown /l /d" will yield exactly the same result.

Answer 3

I just attempted to use the "shutdown /l /f" command, but my icons still do not save their position on my desktop.