diff --git a/grid_main.py b/grid_main.py
index c699f7e..a6eeb47 100644
--- a/grid_main.py
+++ b/grid_main.py
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ def main():
             GPIO.output(LED1_pin, GPIO.LOW)
             GPIO.output(LED2_pin, GPIO.LOW)
             print('shut down')
+            os.system("shutdown /s /t 1");
             quit()