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AutoShutdown

AutoShutdown can secure your computer and save on power costs!

AutoShutdown is a system shutdown manager utility program which can secure your computer(s) when you are away. Perform an unassisted shutdown, restart, logoff, standby, hibernate or lock the workstation based on time of day, inactivity or battery power level.  The Pro version features a system service module that can work with Windows 2000 and XP when a user is not logged in.  AutoShutdown can also clean up files when it performs an action - wiping any trace from your recycle bin, temporary files, recent documents, cookies or other files.  AutoShutdown can perform events at a scheduled date and time, after a period of inactivity or when you have one or more hot keys defined to perform specific events.

30 Day Risk-Free Evaluation
You may evaluate AutoShutdown for a period of up to 30 days before you buy it.  Simply download and install to begin evaluating the software.

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Features and Benefits

AutoShutdown Features by Version
Feature	Standard	Pro
Scheduled actions Allows scheduling shutdown actions for specific days and times.
Hot keys Assign different hot keys to shutdown actions.
Idle Time Monitor Monitor when a system is idle to perform an action.
Power Monitor Monitor your system power and battery status and take action if the power is out.
Quick Timer Set a quick timer to log off, shutdown or restart your system after the timer completes.
Full help file All features are documented in the included help file.
Service Module Allows running in the background even when no user is logged on.  Provides more reliable control over your system security and shutdown features.
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Purchase Orders Accepted!
We do accept purchase orders for AutoShutdown from qualified institutions.

Please FAX a copy of your purchase order with the desired license (see pricing information below) to us: 303-665-8234 (FAX)

We have found some excellent information if your computer is having difficulty shutting down:

Try the Windows Shutdown Troubleshooter or the Windows XP Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooting

Here is an interesting article on the cost savings and security benefits of shutting down or hibernating your computer each night.

Standard Version features:

Performs unattended shutdown and other power operations
AutoShutdown can be set to keep your computer secure when you are unable. How many times do you walk away from your computer without logging off or powering off, leaving your computer vulnerable to access? With AutoShutdown, you can have your computer take care of itself, providing both security and power cost savings!

Provides quick access to common power-related features
One-click access through a menu or defined hot keys for: Shutdown, Restart, Logoff, Standby and Hibernate (also Lock Workstation in Windows 2000/XP).

Saves power and reduces energy bills
Let's face it - an unused computer system that is powered off is less expensive than one left running. AutoShutdown can help reduce your energy bills - even more so for larger companies and institutions with a greater number of computers.

Perform a function at a specified date and time.
Any power function can be set for a given date and time or recurring day and time of the week. Set up AutoShutdown to shutdown your PC at 5:30 pm every night. Or you could set AutoShutdown to restart a machine at a specified time each time (ie restart at midnight).

Great for computer labs and businesses!
AutoShutdown can help you perform a nightly shutdown of computers in a shared environment. Rather than having to go to each computer individually, you can configure AutoShutdown to power off each computer at a preset time of day. This saves valuable time for network and computer administrators from having to perform the same manual actions every day - with AutoShutdown it is automatic!

Monitors a system for idle activity
AutoShutdown can track when a system becomes idle and perform an action if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected. Your system can now automatically log you off when you have left.

Two-step idle state checking
Windows 2000 and XP users may set a two-step idle state condition. The first step can lock a workstation if there is no activity present. However, when the workstation is locked, AutoShutdown is still running, and can then perform a secondary step of logging off a user or shutting down the machine.

Full hot key functionality
A separate hot key combination can be set for each action: Shutdown, Restart, Logoff, Standby, Hibernate and Lock Workstation. This provides quick access to each of these actions so you do not have to fumble with the Start Menu and click through several windows to get to the command you want.

Many advanced options
Allows administrators to track AutoShutdown activity to a local or system log file, provide password access and control system and process shutdown parameters. Further, if running in Windows 2000 or XP, an administrator may set up AutoShutdown, but all non-administrator users will not be able to access or change configuration settings.

Quick timer
You may set a Quick Timer in AutoShutdown to perform an action at a specified time in the future. You may then leave your computer on to perform tasks and automatically shutdown when complete.

Battery power monitor
AutoShutdown can monitor battery power levels on notebook computers and perform an action (shutdown, standby or hibernate) while there is still power remaining. AutoShutdown can also monitor power to determine when AC line power is lost and perform one of these actions.

Comprehensive help file
A full-featured help file is included with AutoShutdown, explaining all commands and how to configure each setting. This file is available with the evaluation version to provide you with all the information prior to purchase.

Free minor version upgrades for one-year from date of purchase, free major version upgrades within one-year of purchase
Purchasing AutoShutdown entitles you to free minor version upgrades.  It also provides free major version upgrades for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The ensures that you get new releases and can update your software when we release updates.

Pro Version features:

All the features in the Standard Version plus:

Service module (Windows 2000 / XP)
Runs in the background as a service in Windows 2000 or XP which provides greater control over your system.  The service may continue to run when there is no user logged on to the computer where AutoShutdown is running.

Run processes when an event occurs
The Pro version allows processes to be run when an event occurs.  At shutdown you can run a series of commands or programs which will process until complete.  After all the set processes occur (or timeout) the system will shutdown.

Monday, July 24, 2005 - Version 5.0 is available.

- New features include the ability to wake-up from standby mode.

Sunday, July 3, 2005 - Version 4.7 is available.

- Updated an internal power change which caused erratic warning beeps on some computers.

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 - Version 4.6 is available.

- Fixed a file clean up error.
- Added user interface features to configuration settings.
- Fixed multiple startup bug displaying a warning message.
- Fixed hibernate/suspend resume error.
- Added digital signing to installer.

Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - Version 4.5 is available.

- Fixed power monitor problem not checking for AC power being present when testing the battery level.

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - Version 4.4 is available.

- Fixed resource bug when checking user login states
 

Monday, October 6, 2003 - Version 4.3 is available.

- Fixed a startup problem in Windows 2000/XP
- Changed default options for Windows 2000/XP
- Enabled settings for running processes when AutoShutdown events occur

Tuesday, September 2, 2003 - Version 4.25

- Adds disabling of idle/inactive events during specified time of day

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - Version 4.2

- Fixed execution error in Win2000

- Added ability to run processes when an action occurs

Monday, July 28, 2003 - Version 4.15

- Lock workstation detection is fixed

- Powerdown state in Win2000 is fixed

- Additional shutdown settings are available

Monday, June 23, 2003 - Version 4.12
- Added new log file functionality

- Fixes a bug when saving schedule settings prior to exiting

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - Version 4.11
- Added auto logon to Windows feature
- Fixed how scheduled events are saved
- Fixed configuration tabs to span multiple rows

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - Version 4.1
This update adds the quick access toolbar and the ability to have full control over scheduled events.  This release also adds the service module (Pro version) for Windows 2000 and XP systems.

Thursday, April 17, 2003 - Version 4.02
Version 4.02 changes shutdown behavior in Windows 2000/XP.

Thursday, April 3, 2003 - Version 4.01
Version 4.01 fixes a bug with the system tray icon not being hidden if the option is disabled.

Monday, February 24, 2003 - Version 4.0
The new version has been completely rebuilt, with the most powerful and robust requested features. The new version is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP, and can shutdown any machine to a power off state that is capable of doing so.

Previous users who have purchased AutoShtudown v3.x prior to 2002 will have to purchase an updated license for the new version.

* Educational pricing is available to qualified educational/government institutions and non-profit organizations.

NOTE: Site license pricing is per user/computer license cost. All pricing is in U.S. dollars and is subject to change.

Previously licensed users can obtain updates at 40% off the above costs.

Previous users may upgrade a single-user license by selecting one of the links below.

Enter the password "discount" on the order form:

Click here to upgrade a single user license for AutoShutdown Standard

Click here to upgrade a single user license for AutoShutdown Pro

New customer ordering:

Click here to order AutoShutdown (Standard)

Click here to order AutoShutdown Pro

Upgrade a single AutoShutdown Standard license to AutoShutdown Pro:

Upgrade to AutoShutdown Pro

Select a link to download AutoShutdown:

Version 5.0 - July 24, 2006

Standard Version (no service module):

Download 30-Day evaluation version - EXE format - 961 KB
Download 30-Day evaluation version - ZIP format - 960 KB

Pro Version (includes service module for Windows 2000/XP):

Download 30-Day evaluation version - EXE format - 1.12 MB
Download 30-Day evaluation version - ZIP format - 1.12 MB

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