If you often leave multiple programs running on your Windows, closing them manually can be inefficient. Fortunately, with Wise Auto Shutdown, you can automatically shut down multiple apps after a set time, such as 10 minutes later. This is especially useful when you want to limit time spent on certain apps, or prepare your system before shutdown or sleep. This guide walks you through the simple steps to batch close apps using Wise Auto Shutdown.
Steps to Auto Close Multiple Apps at a Certain Time
Step 1. Launch Wise Auto Shutdown
Open Wise Auto Shutdown on your Windows PC. Make sure you already have the latest version of it.
Step 2. Select the Task
On the main panel, select the task type “Close programs”.
This option is specifically designed to terminate multiple running applications without shutting down your system.
Step 3. Add Programs
Open the drop-down menu of “Please select your programs” to select currently running programs from the list. Select multiple programs to enable batch closing.
Step 4. Set the Timer
Enter 10 Minute(s) in the From now section to ensure all selected apps will be closed exactly 10 minutes later.
Step 5. Start the Task
Click Start Task to let the countdown begin. Click on OK if prompted.
Wise Auto Shutdown will automatically close all selected programs after 10 minutes without any manual action.
Note Please
- Selected apps will shut down immediately without prompting you to save. Please save you work to prevent from losing.
- The feature only closes apps once. It does not block users from reopening them again.
Final Thoughts
With free Wise Auto Shutdown, you can easily batch close multiple applications after a fixed period like 10 minutes. It is a simple yet powerful way to automate routine tasks and improve focus during timed work sessions.
