Windows

timeout

SafeWait in batch scripts

timeout /t <sec>

Pauses for N seconds — wait for services or space out retries. /nobreak ignores keypresses.

Examples

  • timeout /t 30 /nobreakWait a strict 30 seconds

Syntax

timeout /t <seconds> [/nobreak]

Before you run it

Wait only.

Related commands

  • schtasksScheduled tasks
  • scService control (Windows)

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