This software is a professional tool for automating and managing shut down tasks on Windows operating systems including 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000 and XP.
ShutDown NOW! (or SHDN!) is a powerful and reliable shutdown-automation utility designed for Windows operating systems including 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000, and XP. With its versatile features, the software offers five different timer/countdown options for up to 1000 events. These options include a 'planned' single shutdown, weekly, daily, period, and inactivity shutdowns.
The software has a last chance countdown and offers password security with a variety of options to secure both SHDN! itself and access to some Windows features such as REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, TaskManager, and many more. SHDN! has all the possible plus some bonus shutdown options, such as ejecting or loading devices, and has its device manager with some tricky features like watching if they are medium insert or not and ejecting only the inserted ones.
SHDN! is multithreaded and supports all SCSI or ZIP and IDE devices. The software also has system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories. It can empty directories to Recycle Bin or securely with only files or start applications. It also has an auto-logon feature and can alert the user before shutdown.
The command line options include remote shutdown, and the software can init HDs before shutdown, has a 'PlayGround' window and shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, a timer-event list, and an overview of important settings, among other features. SHDN! also has a built-in logging feature to log all Windows' starts and shutdowns either to an own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog.
What's more, SHDN! is also supported by 'Motherboard Monitor,' a great freeware tool that watches heat, fan speed, and voltage, and can shut down your PC via SHDN!, if it gets too hot. SHDN! is shareware and has been on the market since 1996. It is the work of one man who has invested all his time in this tool and was and still is at the top of downloads on many important shareware sites.
Overall, SHD! is an excellent shutdown-automation utility that packs a wide range of features and options, making it a perfect tool for both novice and advanced users.
The software has a last chance countdown and offers password security with a variety of options to secure both SHDN! itself and access to some Windows features such as REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, TaskManager, and many more. SHDN! has all the possible plus some bonus shutdown options, such as ejecting or loading devices, and has its device manager with some tricky features like watching if they are medium insert or not and ejecting only the inserted ones.
SHDN! is multithreaded and supports all SCSI or ZIP and IDE devices. The software also has system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories. It can empty directories to Recycle Bin or securely with only files or start applications. It also has an auto-logon feature and can alert the user before shutdown.
The command line options include remote shutdown, and the software can init HDs before shutdown, has a 'PlayGround' window and shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, a timer-event list, and an overview of important settings, among other features. SHDN! also has a built-in logging feature to log all Windows' starts and shutdowns either to an own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog.
What's more, SHDN! is also supported by 'Motherboard Monitor,' a great freeware tool that watches heat, fan speed, and voltage, and can shut down your PC via SHDN!, if it gets too hot. SHDN! is shareware and has been on the market since 1996. It is the work of one man who has invested all his time in this tool and was and still is at the top of downloads on many important shareware sites.
Overall, SHD! is an excellent shutdown-automation utility that packs a wide range of features and options, making it a perfect tool for both novice and advanced users.
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