This software is a professional shutdown automation utility that works with Windows 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000, and XP.
ShutDown NOW! (SHDN!) is a professional Shutdown-Automation-Utility designed specifically for MS-Windows (versions 95, 98 (FE+SE), ME, NT4, 2000, and XP). The software boasts an impressive set of features, including five different timer/countdowns for up to 1000 events. These include 'planed' single or weekly, daily, period, and inactivity options, as well as a last chance countdown.
One significant advantage of SHDN! is its password security functionality. The software offers several options for securing SHDN! itself, as well as access to some Windows features like REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, and TaskManager. With all possible and bonus shutdown options, the software can even eject+load devices using its own Device-Manager, which features some tricky features, like watching for the presence of insert media before ejecting only those.
SHDN! also supports system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories, making it an efficient and flexible tool. Additionally, the software can empty directories (either built-in, to Recycle Bin, secure, or only files, etc.), start applications, bypass user-logged-on messages, has an auto-login feature, can alert the user before shutdown, and provides a wide variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown.
SHDN! has many valuable features, including the ability to init HDs before shutdown and a 'PlayGround' window that can be hidden behind the screen's borders. The 'PlayGround' window contains shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, the 'Timer-Event List,' and an overview of important settings, among other functions. SHDN! also benefits from a built-in logging feature that logs all Windows' starts and shutdowns to either an own log-file or the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog.
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. Finally, the software has been available on the shareware market since 1996 and is the work of one man who has dedicated all his time to perfecting this one tool. It continues to enjoy a top ranking on many important shareware sites, making it a reliable choice for users seeking to optimize their Windows shutdown process.
One significant advantage of SHDN! is its password security functionality. The software offers several options for securing SHDN! itself, as well as access to some Windows features like REGEDIT, Windows built-in shutdown, and TaskManager. With all possible and bonus shutdown options, the software can even eject+load devices using its own Device-Manager, which features some tricky features, like watching for the presence of insert media before ejecting only those.
SHDN! also supports system-wide visible hotkeys for ejecting devices and empty directories, making it an efficient and flexible tool. Additionally, the software can empty directories (either built-in, to Recycle Bin, secure, or only files, etc.), start applications, bypass user-logged-on messages, has an auto-login feature, can alert the user before shutdown, and provides a wide variety of command-line options, including remote shutdown.
SHDN! has many valuable features, including the ability to init HDs before shutdown and a 'PlayGround' window that can be hidden behind the screen's borders. The 'PlayGround' window contains shortcut buttons to all shutdown options, the 'Timer-Event List,' and an overview of important settings, among other functions. SHDN! also benefits from a built-in logging feature that logs all Windows' starts and shutdowns to either an own log-file or the NT4, 2000, or XP EventLog.
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. Finally, the software has been available on the shareware market since 1996 and is the work of one man who has dedicated all his time to perfecting this one tool. It continues to enjoy a top ranking on many important shareware sites, making it a reliable choice for users seeking to optimize their Windows shutdown process.
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