This professional software is an automated utility for shutting down Windows operating systems from versions 95 to XP, including NT4 and 2000. It is compatible with both FE and SE versions of 98 as well as ME.
ShutDown NOW! or SHDN! is a must-have automation utility for Windows operating systems including MS-Windows: 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000, and XP. It comes packed with a wide range of features and functionalities, including five different timer/countdowns for up to 1000 events. These include "planed" single, weekly, "daily," "period," and "inactivity." Additionally, there is a last chance countdown, which provides password security.
SHDN! comes with a wide range of options to secure itself, as well as access to some Windows features like REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, and TaskManager, among others. SHDN! also has all possible, plus some bonus shutdown options, including eject+load devices, a Device-Manager with some tricky features, multithreaded that supports all SCSI (or ZIP) and IDE devices, and system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories.
Furthermore, SHDN! can empty directories, start applications, bypass user-logged on messages, has an auto-logon feature, can alert the user before shutdown, has a great variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown. It can also init HDs before shutdown, has a "PlayGround" window that can be hidden behind the borders of the screen, and contains shortcut-buttons to all shutdown options, the "Timer-Event List," and an overview of important settings, etc.
SHDN! also has a built-in logging feature, where you can log all Windows' starts and shutdowns either to an own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog. In addition, SHDN! is supported by "Motherboard Monitor," a great Freeware tool that watches overheat, fan speed, and voltage, and can shut down your PC via SHDN!, if it gets too hot.
Last but not least, it's worth noting that ShutDown NOW! has been on the Shareware market since 1996. It is the work of one man who has invested all his time in this one tool and was - and still is - at the top of downloads on many important Shareware sites. Overall, SHDN! is an excellent utility that offers a wide range of options and functionalities that will make shutdowns and automation a breeze.
SHDN! comes with a wide range of options to secure itself, as well as access to some Windows features like REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, and TaskManager, among others. SHDN! also has all possible, plus some bonus shutdown options, including eject+load devices, a Device-Manager with some tricky features, multithreaded that supports all SCSI (or ZIP) and IDE devices, and system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories.
Furthermore, SHDN! can empty directories, start applications, bypass user-logged on messages, has an auto-logon feature, can alert the user before shutdown, has a great variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown. It can also init HDs before shutdown, has a "PlayGround" window that can be hidden behind the borders of the screen, and contains shortcut-buttons to all shutdown options, the "Timer-Event List," and an overview of important settings, etc.
SHDN! also has a built-in logging feature, where you can log all Windows' starts and shutdowns either to an own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog. In addition, SHDN! is supported by "Motherboard Monitor," a great Freeware tool that watches overheat, fan speed, and voltage, and can shut down your PC via SHDN!, if it gets too hot.
Last but not least, it's worth noting that ShutDown NOW! has been on the Shareware market since 1996. It is the work of one man who has invested all his time in this one tool and was - and still is - at the top of downloads on many important Shareware sites. Overall, SHDN! is an excellent utility that offers a wide range of options and functionalities that will make shutdowns and automation a breeze.
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