Name : Shutdown Scheduler

License: Freeware

Latest Version:  8.0.0.0 (See changes in History below)
Size: 5.90MB (6045KB)

Available Languages: 1
- English

Important Note: 
- To VISTA and W7 users:
	-- Shutdown Scheduler is NOT Vista or W7 compatible
- Stop Shutdown Scheduler before uninstallation
- To Norton Internet Security users: You must allow Shutdown Scheduler to connect in order the software works correctly.

Description (Short):
Schedule your computer's shutdowns (or restarts)

Description (Long):
A small software to schedule your computer's shutdown(s) and/or restart(s)

Sometimes, computer(s) users have to shutdown their computer after running jobs, actions… but waiting the end of those tasks may be really “boring”
DNsoft.be Shutdown Scheduler gives you the possibility to do it without waiting next to your computer.
You just have to schedule the shutdown(s) for all week or for specific days and let “Shutdown Scheduler” do the job.

You can also use it as a timer and shut it down after a defined time, so you can easily continue listening music when going to sleep and specify after how long time the computer must shutdown.
You can use this software for so many reasons your imagination can find.


Main Features:
- Weekly or daily shutdown/restart/hibernation/standby scheduler
- Those actions are also possible using a timer
- Shutdown/restart/hibernation and standby behaviour customizable
- Remote shutdown(s) and restart(s) available (Over a network)
- Shared Notes included (Single or multi users shared notes - Over a network)
- Auto logs the software and user actions
- Easy to use and understand
- Windowless
- Magnets "like" behaviour
- Move by left button drag-n-drop
- Complete htm Help included
- Animated system tray icon
- ...

Important Note:
- By creating Shutdown Scheduler we wanted a simple application allowing scheduled shutdowns.
- Our goal was a simple and detailed software displaying only useful options usable by anyone.
- Our second goal was to do it as nice and user-friendly as possible.

Known Bugs/Issues:
- None reported

Author and copyrights: 
- DNsoft.be

Resources in use:

- Resources for Shutdown Scheduler:

Total RAM: in background mode: +- 12MB ... in full mode +- 31MB (**)
Shutdown Scheduler itself: 8MB
Remainder used by .NET
(Min. RAM used is identical for all .NET based application)

CPU usage: 
- 1%

(Based on P4 - 3.20GHz HT - 1GB RAM)

(**) RAM usage value with 
- Check updates Off
- Settings window closed


Installation:
- Download, unzip and run setup.exe to install
Updates:
!!! DO NOT FORGET TO EXIT THE RUNNING VERSION BEFORE UNINSTALLATION !!!
- Always uninstall previous versions in Add/Remove programs.
Uninstallation:
- Add/Remove programs (Select Shutdown Scheduler)
(In some situation, a reboot might be required after uninstallation, if it happens, do it before installing the new version)

Requirements:
Processor
- Minimum: 400 megahertz (MHz) Pentium processor
- Recommended: 800+ MHz Pentium processor

Operating System
32-bit:
- Windows XP® Professional
- Windows XP® Home
- Windows 2000®
- Microsoft Windows® 2003 Server(tm)

Minimum Software
- .NET Framework 2 
(Automatically included in XP updates and new XP releases)

RAM
Minimum:
- 256 megabytes (MB)
Recommended:
- 512 MB and more

Hard Disk Space
- >5MB

DVD Drive
- Not Required 

Soundcard:
- Yes (For sound alerts only)

Display
Minimum:
- 800 x 600 256 colors
Recommended:
- 1024 x 768 High Color - 16-bit

Mouse Required : 
- Yes


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History
v 8.0.0.0
- 10/05/2010
- Changes:
-- Added "Uninstall" option in start menu folder (Including a kill process before uninstallation)
-- Smart RAM Control added and improved (Recommended use)
-- Advanced CD/DVD Tray(s) controler
-- CD Tray Control tool
-- New CD Tray Control system tray icon (optional)
-- Shutdown/Restart/Hibernation/Stand By/Log Off CD Tray options (Close)
-- CD Tray(s) lock/unlock options
-- New Shutdown Scheduler Shortcuts in Settings
-- Main usage shortcuts (Shutdown Scheduler management)
-- System shortcuts (Computer management)
-- CD Tray Control and trays shortcuts
-- Enable / Disable shortcuts on separate options (Shortcuts Activation Center)
-- Added new tab with shortcuts list
-- Modified tabs order
-- Added link to Windows Services configuration
-- Changes RAM management at Shutdown Scheduler start to fix button issue (seems to work now but still to confirm at usage)
-- Added delay (45 sec by default) when Shutdown Scheduler is set to start at system startup - Min 30 sec recommended
(possibility to set this value between 15 and 120 seconds in Main options)
-- Adapted the Help file to new functions


v 7.9.0.0
- xx/03/2010
- Changes:
-- Smart RAM usage control set and working
-- Added "Uninstall" option in start menu folder (Including a kill process before uninstallation) - Beta

v 7.0.1.0 
- 20/02/2010
- Changes:
-- RAM Usage controled + related options in "Settings" tab
-- Immediate action delay button allowed to type value directly by clicking on "min" label
-- Error related to v6.1.0.10 fixed in v6.2.0.80 closed by this version
-- Fixed inconsistency between default turn off monitor set and applied delay
-- Added new user icons
-- Added choice between "Available" and "In Use" system RAM and/or CPU usage in "System Usage Info"
-- Added extended system info window
-- Added links to "Windows Task Manager" in software and in system tray context menu
-- Added links to "MS Display Properties" in software and in system tray context menu
-- Fixed issue in the calendar (click on "Today" button not detected)
-- Fixed issue in the calendar (Window size not saved)
-- Added "Send Message" option as new action in the "Remote" tab (Read the Help file for more info on use)

v 6.2.0.80 
- 08/08/2008
- Changes:
-- Critical bug fix (Updates process)
-- Added new "Turn Off Monitor" system tray icons
-- Separate "Context Menu" options for main and turn off monitor system tray icons
-- Changes in code to free more RAM
-- Modified system tray #2 tip
-- Moved scheduler icon position
-- Changed "Check Updates" engine 

v 6.1.0.10 
- 06/08/2008
- Changes:
-- Critical bug fix
-- (Important note to developer: Next version must use x.x.x.xx format and a message must appear in new stand)

v 6.1.0.9 
- 05/08/2008
- Changes:
-- Added optional delay to turn off monitor option
-- Added optional "Turn Off Monitor" icon for system tray
-- Added user selectable multiple "Turn Off Monitor" icons for system tray
-- Added custom "Turn Off Monitor" icons for system tray (User icon) 
-- Added "Show/Hide System Tray Icon" option
-- Added enable/disable the sytem tray context menu option
-- Added "CPU Temperature" in "System Usage Info" tab (available in Fahrenheit and Celsius by click on value)
-- Added a splash screen (with option to disable it from the "Main Options" tab)
-- Added Help button on main window (Links to external .mht help file)
-- Added use of F1 function key as help call from main window and from scheduler clock
-- Adapted help file

v 6.1.0.0
- 29/07/2008
- Changes:
-- Added password protection to "Cancel" option of scheduled actions.
-- Added password protection at software exit (When password specified and "Protect Settings" enabled)
-- Added shortcut to ".mht" help file in start menu
-- Adapted help file
-- Added "Shutdown Scheduler Calendar" (A simple multi-month calendar)
-- Added new system tray shortcuts (and modified the sort order)
-- Added new "Turn Off Monitor" option (In "Direct Actions" options and system tray menu)

v 5.2.0.0
- 17/07/2008
- Changes:
-- Bug fix (System tray icon hidden after scheduled standby or hibernation)
-- Added multiple icons (by user selection)
-- Option to disable icons animation
-- Added quick launch shortcut
-- Added "non responsive" alert message when auto updates checks option is enabled (If server is down)
-- Added used abbreviations descriptions on mouse hover (scheduler)

v 4.3.0.0
- 08/07/2008
- Changes:
-- Added "Hibernation" and "Standby" at scheduler options
-- Added "Hibernation" and "Standby" at Direct actions
-- Added "Launch MS Power Options" to "External Tools"
-- Adapted help file

v 3.1.3.0
- 02/05/2007
- Changes:
-- Fixed issue (Password request at scheduler ON/OFF request when minimized and protection turned off)
-- Changed some tabs texts
-- Added Shared Notes (Local and over a network)
-- Modified sub-context menu design
-- Adapted help file

v 2.2.0.0
- 14/04/2007
- Changes:
-- Modified help file behaviour to decrease RAM usage
-- Locked "Start minimized" option
-- Changed intro message
-- Modified launch process to decrease RAM
-- Adapted help

v 2.1.0.0
- 12/04/2007
- Changes:
-- Fixed bug in shutdown process form (Close button deactivate the shutdown process by mistake)
-- Added Shutdown Scheduler Clock (External optional clock)
-- Added all related clock settings and options
-- Created 45 predefined images for the clock
-- Adapted help file

v 1.8.7.0
- 23/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Modified several design options
-- Added last updates check date and time
-- Added "Freeware" mention in about
-- Added "ReadMe" in installer package
-- Resized main settings sumamry font
-- Borders docking strength customizable
-- Remote computers now specified by name or IP Address
-- Added system tray balloon display (at first minimize only)
-- Modified the welcome message

v 1.8.2.0
- 18/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Fixed bug (Scheduler still active when only 1 day scheduled and actual day is another one)
-- Changed Shutdown Scheduler RAM usage management
-- Added RAM average time selector
-- Added switch between integer or decimal RAM average display
-- Added selected NTP server to log file

v 1.8.0.0
- 15/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Modified main process to decrease memory usage (RAM usage divided by 3 now)
-- Added system info (RAM and CPU)

v 1.7.0.1
- 15/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Added sound level reduction
-- Added external program launch option
-- Added password protection for settings and options
-- Adapted help file

v 1.6.1.0
- 12/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Added option to avoid warnings at system shutdown using the start menu

v 1.6.0.0
- 09/03/2007
- Changes:
-- Randomized NTP sync delay to avoid multi users to access the server at the same time
-- Added next sync display (only between 0 and 15 min before sync)
-- Added DNsoft.be News Stand
-- Added "Auto clear" option in remote shutdown

v 1.5.1.0
- 07/03/2007
- Changes: 
-- Completed Registration and Feedback options
-- Added NTP synchronization
-- Adapted Help file

v 1.4.2.0
- 05/03/2007 (RC - First Public Release)
- Changes: 
-- Weekly and daily scheduler complete
-- Shutdowns and restarts by timer available now
-- Settings and options complete
-- Remote shutdowns complete
-- Online updates complete
-- Design changed and final now
-- Logs info changed
-- Added sound alert options

v 1.0.0.0 (Beta Relesase)
- 24/02/2007