Shutdown Software Reviews and Downloads

HSLAB Force Down

This program is designed to execute a fast and guaranteed Windows Shutdown, even if there are several open applications. You can even set your computer to execute shutdown at a certain time of day, or in a certain number of days. However, basic shutdown is only part of this program"s power. With it you can also take control of your system"s security. Supervise program and file access on your computer. Any program execution or termination can be set to initiate system shutdown. You can also watch changes in the file system and execute system shutdown at the occurrence of a rename, removal, or change in size of any file. Don"t leave your computer hanging in shutdown mode. Don"t ignore your need for security. Software Features and Options Accelerated command Shutdown; Normal command Shutdown; Accelerated command Shutdown and Restart; Normal command Shutdown and Restart; Command Log Off; Accelerate shutdown automatically(semi automatically on Windows XP); Start shutdown from command line; Sleep(stand by), Lock desktop or Hibernate in one click; Hook and execute a Windows shutdown; Eject Removable media (if inserted); Use "Hot Keys". You can define "Hot Keys" for various types of shutdown. Also, some different external events can be processed: Shutdown at selected day and time; Shutdown when inactivity period was elapsed; Shutdown when selected file exist or not exist; Shutdown when selected file larger or smaller from given value; Shutdown when selected application(s) is running or not running; Shutdown when selected local user was logged in or no longer logged in; Shutdown when selected removable media was inserted; Shutdown when selected user or computer connects to your computer from a network or the Internet. Use of external events gives you the broadest opportunities at the moment of a shutdown, restart or switching your system off . Besides the program can detect the shutdown event. At the beginning of shutdown the program hooks this event, stops shutdown and takes its execution on itself. You can choose force, normal shutdown or log off and start it from the program.

Auto Shutdown Genius

Auto Shutdown Genius enables you to automatically shutdown, power off, log off, lock workstation, hibernate, standby or screen save your computers on a regular schedule or based on idle time and/or excessive CPU usage. You can create multiple tasks, combining daily weekly, monthly and one-time actions. Furthermore, you can choose to clean your browser tracks and empty the recycle bin whenever a task is executed. A notification dialog from the system tray warns you a few seconds before a restart or shutdown, and gives you the option to cancel the operation. With Auto Shutdown Genius, you can automatically shutdown, power off, log off, lock workstation, hibernate, stand by or screen save your computers at schedule date and time, when the computer is idle or when excessive CPU usage. Auto Shutdown Genius gives you different ways to schedule the shutdown events, such as daily, weekly, only once, the computer idle and CPU usage. During the shutdown, it can clean up recycle bin, temporary files, IE cache, IE cookies, IE history and recent document list to improve system performance and protect your privacy. The main program is a windows service. It can be started without the user having to login to the machine and it won't die after the user logs off. This feature is very useful and powerful for server manager and network administrator.

12Ghosts ShutDown

Easy to use interface with powerful features. Shut down with just one click! Never forget to run backup and clean up programs before shut down. Just one click, then leave your computer and it will power-off automatically when everything is done! This includes termination options that guarantee a shut down!

Delayed Shutdown

This sleep timer lets you specify what time your computer should turn off while an evening show, your favorite movie or music is playing.

PC Auto Shutdown

PC Auto Shutdown is a handy utility that help you shutdown, power off, reboot, hibernate, suspend or log off computers at schedule time you specifies. It gives you different ways to schedule the shutdown event, such as daily, weekly and only once. During the shutdown, it can clean up IE cookies, history ,temporary files and recycle bin to improve system performance and protect your privacy.

xStarter

xStarter is a utility to automate routine computer tasks. You can create complex tasks that are triggered by a file system event, on a schedule, conditional or run manually. The program can archive data, run windows applications, copy files and folders, display message dialogs, send emails, perform routine backups, restart the computer and also start/stop NT services. In addition, you can trigger events across a network, automatically upload/download files via FTP, synchronize folders and more. Creating automated tasks does not require any scripting, however, advanced users can extend the functionality and create additional plug-ins. xStarter can run as NT service.

GoodNightPC

GoodNightPC released by Studio Z is a PC-based system utility to automaticly shut down, restart, lock or hibernate your computer. Ideal for saving electricity and cut off your power bill.

ShutDown Timer

ShutDown Down Utility- Schedule LogOff,Shutdown,Restart and much more.Register for $5.00 & get Free Upgrades.Trial Version Does not have any Nagging Pop-Ups.

SDS (Shutdown Scheduler)

SDS (Shutdown Scheduler) allows you to automatically reboot, shutdown or hibernate your computer in standby mode. You can trigger the computer shutdown, or program close action at a given time, after a countdown elapses, when the computer is idle, or when specific conditions are met. The program ca also save a desktop capture before shutting down, terminate modem connections, close applications and more.

Shutter

Shutter is a shutdown utility that can automatically perform various shutdown operations including reboot, log off, hibernate etc. and also turn off your monitor or trigger an alarm. In addition, the program can also play a custom sound and/or run a utility of your choice, in addition to a simple shutdown message. These actions can be triggered by a number of events, such as a countdown, user inactivity, low CPU usage, low battery, and more, or on a specific time of day, as well remotely via a web interface. Shutter can only be used to run a single task at a time, you cannot create multiple event/action scenarios.

DShutdown

DShutdown is a small standalone program that can be used to perform shutdown operations on one or more network machines, including reboot, shutdown, log-off and more. The program works as a server/client package and requires to run the include RDShutdown.exe on the remote machine(s). If you have a valid admin login for the machine(s), you can also use the serverless mode which does not require any remote client to run. The program supports scheduled shutdowns, Wake on LAN, inactivity monitoring (local), shutdown cancel if a user is logged on, as well as other options. DShutdown offers is surprisingly well featured, especially for such a small program, however the documentation is in machine-translated English and difficult to read. If you feel confident with server/client applications, give it a a try.

AgataSoft Shutdown Pro

The program can: Shut Down computer at a certain time (for example, at 4:30 PM). Shut Down computer in a certain time (for example, in 3 hours). Shut Down computer if the CPU usage is low (for example, the CPU usage has been lower than 40% for 5 minutes). Shut Down computer if the user has been away from the computer for a certain time. The task scheduler will help you execute the necessary task on a certain day of the week (for example, shut down the computer at 6:00 PM from Monday through Friday, and shut down it at 5:00 PM on Saturday). Hotkeys will help you quickly shut down or restart the computer. Before a shut down, you can delete temporary files, clear the Internet Explorer cache, clear the Recycle Bin, delete document access entries. Network control will help you shut down computers on your local area network, you will be able to shut down either one computer or multiple computers at a time. Key features of "AgataSoft Shutdown Pro": Shut Down the computer at a certain time. Shut Down the computer in a certain time. Shut Down the computer in case of low CPU usage. Scheduling a Shut Down for a whole week, for each day, for workdays or holidays. Shut Down the computer if it has been idle for a certain period of time. Clearing the computer from unnecessary files before shutting it down. Quick Shut Down computer with the help of hotkeys. Displaying the time left before a computer shut down or another action. Scheduling tasks other than a shut down, such as restart, logoff, standby, hibernation, alarm, showing the specified message. Choosing the sound for the alarm. Specifying the password for protecting the program and its settings. Shut Down other LAN computers. Forbidding or permitting shut down LAN computers. Specifying the password for a network shut down. Start the certain program in a several time. Close the certain program in a several time. Disconnect Internet connection the certain program in a several time.

Aquarius Soft PC Shutdown Pro

This program automatically shuts down or reboots your computer and work station every day at the same time, even if your PC goes to sleep. Shutdown actions can be configured to run automatically, at a specific time of the day, once, or daily. Hotkey support is included.

GreenShield

GreenShield is one PC Auto Shutdown Software, saves you from high energy bill, stops computer hardware crashes, hacking and data loss and saves precious time by automatically shutting down your PC even when you are asleep or away. It can work for you in different ways! Automatically shutdown, Power-Off, Restart, Logoff, Hibernate, Standby, Suspend your windows PC with loads of options. Reward yourself now with 2 Great Bonuses offered free. Follow me now!

Green Computing Shutdown Scheduler

With rising energy prices and the threat of global warming, everyone could stand to conserve energy. Unfortunately, because of scheduled anti-virus, backup, and similar programs, many businesses and home users leave their computers on full time, paying for energy they dont really need. Now you can save on electricity and reduce greenhouse gasses without compromising your computers scheduled processes. Just use this software to schedule a time for your computer to shut down, hibernate, or go into standby.

PC Sleep

PC Sleep is a simple timer that can shut down or reboot (hibernate, standby, logoff) your computer at a specific time of the day or in X minutes/hours. The program is very easy to use and suited for occasional use, as it does not provide any recurring scheduling options or other advanced features. One minute before the scheduled action, a reminder will alert you from the system tray and allow you to cancel the shutdown if needed.

Shutdown Master

Shutdown Master is a powerful network enabled shutdown utility, that allows you to shutdown, log off, reboot, turn off, hibernate, enter in standby mode, shut down, reboot, and send messages to computers in your network, both automatically or manually with one mouse click. You can shutdown your computer at user defined times every day, by date or when cannot ping a specified IP address. For example, you can set it to shut down your machine at different times based on the day of the week. The program uses 24 hour format. Before shutdown you can specify to empty the recycle bin, delete records of recently accessed files, delete Internet Explorer cache files, cookies, history, disconnect from Internet, and run any application. Also provides access to shutdown, restart, standby, hibernate, and log off commands from the system tray and can save a list of machines to be reloaded later, at system startup. Here are some key features of "Free Shutdown Master": 1. IP scanner utility, for fast IP detection. 2. Shutdown server, for remote shutdown in any Windows version. 3. Remote execution: if you turn on this option, you can run applications from your remote machine.

ShutDownOne

ShutDownOne (formerly ShutDown+) offers quick access to a choice of shutdown and reboot options from the system tray. You can choose from shutdown, reboot, log off, power off and also lock the work station, or activate hibernate. In addition, the program also allows you to perform remote shutdowns for network machines and supports command-line operation, as well as automatic creation of batch files for any selected action. ShutDownOne offers scheduled actions, optional password protection, and it can perform a privacy cleanup (Internet traces, browser cache etc.) before each shutdown operation.

Shutdown Buddy

Shutdown Buddy is a handy tool that helps you turn off, reboot, hibernate, suspend, log off, or lock up your computer at a scheduled time. Furthermore, you can schedule a task, such as playing a sound, showing a message, launching a macro, executing a command, to run automatically in a period of time or at a specified time. The program shows an attractive countdown window reminding you the time left before performing your task.

Okoker Shutdown Expert

Okoker Shutdown Expert is a handy utility that help you shutdown, restart,log-on or sleep your PC at schedule time you specifies. It gives you different ways to schedule the shutdown event, such as daily, run just now and so on.You can select the hint sound according to what your like. Shutdown Expert allows you set a certain time to execute the task that shutdown,restart,log-on or sleep. Shutdown Expert also allows you set a area time later to execute the task that shutdown,restart,log-on or sleep Shutdown Expert make you don't worrd about your PC to be waste for nothing. Shutdown Expert is used very easy.

System Shutdown

Do you ever forget to turn off your computer, so it ends up running all night? Or do you have a server which needs to be rebooted periodically, but it can only be done in the middle of the night when no one is using it? Or maybe your teenager stays up all night chatting on the Internet, and you want to make sure they go to bed in a timely fashion. Purple Parrot System Shutdown will automatically shut down or restart the computer on a schedule you define. New in version 2.3 is the option (in Windows NT, 2000, XP, and 2003) to setup the shutdown scheduler as a service. In this way, the Purple Parrot System Shutdown can continue to execute even if a user does not sign on to the computer. New in version 3.0 is the ability to use a password to prevent users from stopping a scheduled shutdown, from changing the program's options and shutdown schedule, or from turning off the scheduler. New in version 3.1 is the ability to maintain your computer clock’s accuracy by synchronizing with an Internet time server. In this way, you can further prevent tampering with the program’s shutdown process by stopping users from manually adjusting the clock.

Shutdown Monster

Shutdown Monster is a utility that can make your PC turn off at a specified time. You can set a countdown, type in an exact date and time, or even specify a file to check periodically.

Irrevocable Power-Off

Irrevocable Power-Off is an utility to shutdown your computer, but designed to be used in your daily work (or a videogame-play): Before starting with your computer activity decide when you want to finish. No matter what happens: you want to finish on time because you have to do other things in your life. Then you can use "Irrevocable Power-Off" to set yourself a deadline to finish your computer work. This will make you to organize better (and even be more productive). If you have not finished on time, it will power-off your computer and make easier to reconnect you to reality and say: "ok, that's enough, I'll finish tomorrow". The main technique differences between this utility and other similar ones are: - Irrevocable Power-Off doesn't keep resident in memory during the countdown, it uses a system counter that cannot be terminated. - You cannot kill the counter process with "Task Administrator" because it uses "Winlogon.exe" process wich is a "critical system process".

Goodnight Timer

Goodnight Timer is a simple shutdown timer that can shut down your PC after a user defined period of X minutes. In addition, the program can gradually reduce the system volume X minutes before the countdown ends, a feature that is designed for people who like to listen to music or audiobooks in bed. A system tray message will keep you informed of the countdown status, and also allows you to abort the shutdown if needed.

ActiveExit

ActiveExit enables you to control Windows shutdown behavior. You can automatically run a utility before shutting down the computer, require a password to shutdown Windows and automatically log off users or shut down the computer after a period of inactivity, using the built-in ActiveExit screen saver. In addition, the program offers quick access to logoff, restart, shutdown, and other commands from the system tray icon.

AutoShutdown

This software is a Windows system shutdown manager. The software provides unattended control for a Windows PC: shutdown, restart, log off, standby or hibernate your computer based on the date and time, idle computer time, hotkey combination or a manual command.

ShutMeDown

ShutMeDown is a small Windows utility program that you can use to power down your computer or place it in standby mode. This program can be extremely useful when you are using the remote desktop connection feature of Windows XP and you want to shut down the remote computer you are working on.

Nanny Shutdown

Nanny Shutdown will automatically shutdown your computer after consuming a predefined time credit a day. I made this tool to temper the time my kids were playing computer games. You can stop and start your computer as many times a day you wish. Nanny Shutdown will take into account all those different timeslots. User is informed with spoken messages during the last hour, so playing games is not interfered. Settings can be applied to the system or user(s).

Sleepy

This program automatically shuts down your computer on the days and times you specify, and can keep it off all night. Tamper-resistant functions include password protection and Internet time synchronization. It can also automatically save your documents if you leave them open.

ShutdownXP Enforcer

ShutdownXP Enforcer is a very powerful tool to immediate Shutdown or Restart Windows 2000 and XP Operating Systems' based computers. Use it only if you have serious reasons not to follow the ordinary Shutdown/Restart procedure (i.e. an program that refuses to close, a system freeze, etc.). It's a System Tray Application and uses a very small amount of resources when running.

Lomsel Shutdown

Lomsel Shutdown is a small system utility that can automatically perform various frequently used operations like shutdown or restart your computer, disconnect your current dialup connection, hibernate workstation, etc. It also provides fast access to these operations through system tray icon with popup menu. The utility has frendly and a nice looked interface, that allows you to initiate operations mentioned above from your computer.

Shut Down Expert

This program can automatically perform local or remote shutdowns or startups on your computer.

Shutdown Lock

This software is a utility that can hibernate-enable any application, like FlashGet or AudioGrabber. This program makes it possible for a third-party software to force PC into suspension or hibernation, rather than to shut the PC down. You can also use the command line and create a shortcut to shutdown the computer automatically.

Intelligent Shutdown

Shut down your computer at a scheduled time with Intelligent Shutdown. The program can also restart or hibernate your computer and close or launch programs at a scheduled time. It also features countdown, idle, running once, multi-running (general), multi-running (advanced), monitor memory, monitor CPU, monitor network, monitor program, and 12 task types including shutdown computer, restart computer, log off, stand by, lock system, close specified program, disconnect dial-up connection, hibernate, open specified file (include program), close monitor, reminder and time synchronization.

SmartSleep Auto Shutdown Utility

Shut down your computer at a specified time with SmartSleep. The program also supports these operations: shutdown, log off, reboot, black screen, suspend, hibernate, file execution and display message. Combined with an Atomic Clock Synchronization feature, the shutdown time is accurate.

Perfect Shutdown

Automatically shut down, reboot and log off your computer. In its active state, it is an icon in your system tray. If you click it with the left mouse button, you will shut down or reboot your computer. You can set a keyboard shortcut for any action.

Xecutor

Run programs at system startup or shutdown with Xecutor. You can specify different conditions under which your programs should be started. You can activate programs at specific times or on specific days of the week. The software runs programs only once a day if you want to. You can shutdown the system automatically to a specified time and shutdown the system automatically if it is idle for a specified amount of minutes.

EMCO Remote ShutDown

This program can shutdown or reboot one or many machines on an NT LAN. It provides for complete enumeration of machines at the click of a button.

Active Power Manager

In a matter of seconds you can set the options (like time and power state). It supports several power states that can be triggered with several different timers.

Volt

This software is a power monitoring and controlling utility. The primary function of this program is to provide a visual display of the battery state of a laptop Computer. This can be shown via a compact window with a graph and a text line, or by an icon with popup status in the system tray. The window can be set to stay on, or when the battery state changes according to the users preference. It also can be placed in various set places, or be movable. The window can also be set to be on top of other windows.

AMP WinOFF

This program shuts down Windows computers automatically. You can schedule it to shut down at a specific time, at a timed interval or when the CPU becomes idle. You can set it to shut down, restart, log off, power off, suspend, hibernate and lock computer.

Sleep Timer Pro

This software is an all-in-one system utility to automate the use of your system. With Sleep Timer you may shutdown, reboot, or set an alarm. You can set your time in intervals or set a specific time to perform actions. Sleep Timer even acts as an alarm to play sounds and MP3s through WinAmp. You can set it to do a specific function when your CPU or Memory reaches a certain level. It includes administrative password protection, auto sync to atomic clock every minute and is compatible with Windows .NET 2003.

OptiShutdown

This program deletes cookies and temporary files, empties your recycle bin and defragments your hard drive when you shut down your computer. You can turn each function on and off, and protect any important cookies and temporary files from deletion.

Easy-Shutdown

This program allows you to shutdown, log off, reboot or enter the stand by mode after a defined time. Easy-Shutdown can also check the CPU overload status, and after a defined overload state the PC will shut down.

Shutdown

The program gives you three options on how to power down your computer: using a pre-defined number of up to 22 hours until powerdown, at a set time, or after a process has completed.

Slawdog Smart Shutdown

This program allows you to shut down, log off, reboot, lock, turn off, hibernate or disconnect your computer from the Internet or network. Actions can be performed manually or automatically. There are several shutdown options, including emptying the recycle bin, ejecting removable media and displaying a warning message. The program can shut down your computer if you are inactive for a specified period of time, and command line support is included.

One-Touch Shutdown

This program lets you shutdown, suspend, restart, or log off Windows quickly by simply clicking in the system tray icon or using a context menu. Plus there are a few extra features, like eject CD.

Switch Off

This tray-based system utility can automatically perform various frequently used operations. It can shutdown or restart your computer, disconnect your current dial-up connection, and lock your workstation. It provides fast access to these operations through system tray icon.

Kill Winamp

This program functions as a Winamp and computer timer that either stops or closes Winamp or turns your computer off after a certain number of minutes or songs played.

AbsoluteControl

This program makes a wide range of OS control tools available with a single click. It can set your screen resolution to the highest possible refresh rate, open and close your CD drives, reboot, shutdown, power off, hibernate and send your system to standby mode.

Force Shutdown

This software is an easy-to-use, time saving utility that conserves your mouse clicks when you are finishing with your work. This sys-tray tool has a menu to quickly shutdown, restart or logoff. You can assign shutdown hotkeys, use shutdown confirmations and shutdown the computer instantly without any program prompts.

Task Terminator

This software is a free utility from ZeaSoft that allows you to terminate any task or window running on your machine, even hidden programs and services that are invisible to the Windows Task Manager. Task Terminator has the look and feel of the Windows Task Manager to make it instantly familiar to Windows users. Task Terminator can also be run in a command line mode.

Fast Application Kill

Fast Application Kill lets you exit programs quickly. A red icon sits in your system tray. To terminate an application, just right-click and find the appropriate EXE. Then the program quits.

PowerOff

PowerOff is a small program that allows the user to schedule a shutdown, reboot, log off or power off at a certain time. This program also supports the shutdown or reboot of a remote computer. PowerOff can warn the user of the shutdown, if the preferences are set correctly.