Suspend computer after some time idling

[N_athan]

I did this code to suspend the computer after x minutes, however when I awake the computer it automatic suspend it again

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loop {
   sleep,10
   ;FileAppend, %A_TimeIdle%`n,*

   if (A_TimeIdle > 3000000) {
      command := "rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0"
      Run, %comspec% /c %command%,, ;Hide
      MsgBox Suspending because IDLE!
      Reload
   }
}
Return

Lf how to improve the code.

[mikeyww]

A debugging strategy:
1. Move the MsgBox to occur before the run.
2. Display the value of A_TimeIdle as soon as it is assessed.
3. Show a new MsgBox when the script first loads.

[N_athan]

If i set the msgbox to occur first then the run command would never trigger (I'll be probably afk when this happen)

[mikeyww]

The MsgBox can still occur after your conditional statement. It might be informative. That is where you can display the value of the idle time, press "OK", and then let your command line run.

In addition, the other two strategies might still be useful in pinpointing the problem. I am wondering whether the script actually reloads, and wondering what the idle time actually is.

I read that if hibernation is enabled, your command line will hibernate the computer. I did not try it. I also read that the following may work, but I did not try it either.

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll, SetSuspendState Sleep