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LogonExpert allows users to log on and off of their computers automatically at set times of day. The program is simple to use and features a high level of security versus other similar programs.
The program's interface is simple, consisting of four tabs: one to enter log-on information, one to set the schedule, one for security options, and one with information about the publisher (this is where we would expect to find the Help file, but there isn't one). Setting up the program is as simple as entering your Windows password and scheduling when you would like to log on and/or log off. Users can optionally lock their computers after log-on to keep it secure in case it's unattended at the time. In general the program was easy to use; we scheduled it to log us off and log us back on a few minutes later, and it worked just fine. We would have liked to see either a Help file or a little more instruction from the interface; although it's easy enough to figure out with a bit of effort, it's not entirely intuitive. The program's publishers claim that it is more secure than similar programs because it doesn't store log-on information in the Registry; this may be important to users who are particularly concerned about security.
LogonExpert has a 10-day trial period, which should be ample time for users to evaluate it. It installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Softros Systems:
LogonExpert is a Windows automatic logon tool for personal computers and corporate servers that secures the autologon process by storing the logon credentials AES-256 encrypted. A user can be logged on automatically on Windows startup (with optional post-logon desktop locking), with a scheduled logon task, or by means of a special command line utility that can be used locally, remotely or through a script. In addition to logon tasks, a built-in scheduler allows you to set up logoff tasks as well. Options to wake the computer up after a scheduled logon and put it to sleep after a scheduled logoff are also available. The command line utility that comes with LogonExpert can help system administrators configure basic LogonExpert settings and execute custom logon/logoff/lock/re-logon scenarios network wide. Silent deployment over the company network is also possible.
What's new in this version: Version 6.1.1 contains bug fixes
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"Nice for energy saving"
Version: LogonExpert 5.2
Pros
We got the logon (/w wake computer) task and logoff (w/ sleep computer) on every PC on the network
Cons
We are still waiting for multiple user logon feature
Summary
We got the v5.3 beta before it was released -- it rules! :-)
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"good better best increasing step bu step"
Version: LogonExpert 4.2.2
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"another excellent tool from Softros guys"
Version: LogonExpert 4.1
Pros
this tool solves the domain logon issue on my wi-fi network (long time network initialization) by setting up the auto logon delay at system start-up
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"amazing tool for win servers"
Version: LogonExpert 3.1
Pros
logonexpert allow us to autologon 5 win2003 servers according to schedule this tool provided. we need to keep our servers logged on only 5 hours per day that this util does perfectly.
Cons
vista support is under development yet... so we cannot use it on our workstations
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"Riddled with bugs"
Version: LogonExpert 2
Pros
A good idea...
Cons
When applied to my computer it screwed it up completely.
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