Question : Close All Applications Command

Experts,

A network backup program requires that all my applications be closed on my machine before it will back up my data.  I'd like to create a batch job that kicks in at a certain time and closes them all automatically so I don't forget.  Is there a way to do this in WindowsXP?

Answer : Close All Applications Command

Closing applications might be tough because it's hard to tell what is an application and what is a service from an automated script.  

What about just logging off?  You can enable a screen-saver that forces a logoff (in case you forget).  Logging off leaves the OS running, but with no applications running (only services).

Check here to get started:
    http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winexit.htm