A professional shutdown automation utility software designed for Windows 95, 98 (first and second editions), ME, NT4, 2000 and XP.
ShutDown NOW! (or SHDN!) is a highly professional Shutdown-Automation-Utility designed for various versions of MS-Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000 and XP. The tool comes equipped with 5 different timer/countdowns that can handle up to 1000 events, including single or weekly plans, daily schedules, period-based shutdowns, and inactivity-based shutdowns. Additionally, the tool also features a last chance countdown and offers password security with a range of options that can be used to secure both the software and access to certain Windows features like REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, and TaskManager.
SHDN! comes with all possible shutdown options and offers some bonus features as well. For instance, the tool can eject and load devices as it has its own device-manager that comes with some tricky features (like watching if the medium is inserted or not and ejecting only the devices that are inserted). It is also multithreaded and supports all SCSI or ZIP devices. The tool offers system-wide visible hotkeys to eject devices and empty directories. SHDN! can also empty directories, with built-in or Recycle Bin options, and provides secure or only files removal as well. The tool can start applications, bypass the user-logged on message, has an auto-logon feature and can alert the user before shutdown. Moreover, it comes with a great variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown.
SHDN! can also init HDs before shutdown and has a 'PlayGround' window that can be hidden behind the screen borders, like a tool-bar. It features shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, the 'Timer-Event List', and an overview of important settings. Additionally, SHDN! comes equipped with a built-in logging feature to track all Windows starts and shutdowns either to its own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog. The tool is also supported by 'Motherboard Monitor', a fantastic Freeware tool that watches the heat, fan speed, and voltage and can shut down the PC via SHDN! if it gets too hot.
Finally, it is worth noting that ShutDown NOW! has been on the Shareware market since 1996. It is the work of a single man who has invested all his time in this one tool and has been at the top of downloads on many important Shareware sites since its launch.
SHDN! comes with all possible shutdown options and offers some bonus features as well. For instance, the tool can eject and load devices as it has its own device-manager that comes with some tricky features (like watching if the medium is inserted or not and ejecting only the devices that are inserted). It is also multithreaded and supports all SCSI or ZIP devices. The tool offers system-wide visible hotkeys to eject devices and empty directories. SHDN! can also empty directories, with built-in or Recycle Bin options, and provides secure or only files removal as well. The tool can start applications, bypass the user-logged on message, has an auto-logon feature and can alert the user before shutdown. Moreover, it comes with a great variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown.
SHDN! can also init HDs before shutdown and has a 'PlayGround' window that can be hidden behind the screen borders, like a tool-bar. It features shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, the 'Timer-Event List', and an overview of important settings. Additionally, SHDN! comes equipped with a built-in logging feature to track all Windows starts and shutdowns either to its own log-file or to the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog. The tool is also supported by 'Motherboard Monitor', a fantastic Freeware tool that watches the heat, fan speed, and voltage and can shut down the PC via SHDN! if it gets too hot.
Finally, it is worth noting that ShutDown NOW! has been on the Shareware market since 1996. It is the work of a single man who has invested all his time in this one tool and has been at the top of downloads on many important Shareware sites since its launch.
What's New
Version 4.5x: N/A