Intelligent Shutdown for Windows

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Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Automate and monitor your computer's functions with Intelligent Shutdown, which takes Windows Task Manager to a new level. Using it, you can schedule just about any task, including shutdown, reboot, and hibernate, run at a predetermined time, or on a regular timetable. Intelligent Shutdown also monitors CPU, memory, and network usage. Also handy are Outlook-type reminders with several time options for scheduled tasks. Though the interface is a bit chaotic, it requires only a few keystrokes to navigate, since all of the features have check boxes and drop-down lists. We found stability a slight problem. The memory function caused our test machines to slow to a crawl, but despite that flaw, Intelligent Shutdown will work nicely for intermediate to advanced users who strive for automation.

Intelligent Shutdown for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 1, 2005

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.25

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 41,809

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4/5

7 User Votes

Works good for 1 task at a time.
RonaldwaddellJanuary 25, 2010
Pros
Stays set on reboot
Cons
Cannot register in order to get rid of request at startup. I have only been able to execuite single tasks. Multiple tasks do not execuite, i.e., hibernate then startup the next morning. It will only do one task.
Summary
Great product, a little hard to figure out all features
susan19492September 27, 2009
Pros
I don't have to get up at 4am to turn off my computer. I have free usage from 11pm to 4am and used to have to get up at 4 to turn off computer.
Cons
I think there is a way to set the time for turning on and off, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Just use the "countdown" feature.
Summary
Love being able to set it and forget it. Wish there was a detailed tutorial or explanation of how it worked.
This is not freeware! Why Not?
NibinaearrJune 25, 2008
Pros
The program seems very functional with lots of features and should do the job. It has lots of options such as countdown to shutdown, idle for a specified time then shutdown, running once, and lots of others. It allows you to select a particular option such as shutdown, restart standby, hibernate logoff (the list is endless). Recommended.
Cons
The reason this is not freeware is because it displays a message every time the program starts which asks you to enter a license key. If you don't nothing will happen, just click continue each time. It's just a little bit of "nagware".
Summary
Pedro BrandaoJune 3, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
helpful stuff
ttblue06October 16, 2007
Pros
i always use this when i want to listen to my music at night and need it to turn off by itself when i fall asleep ;) so helpful!
Cons
the automatic shutdown section is the only thing i use so haven't really found any flaws yet.
Summary
Just the program you need to do the job.
vande75May 28, 2007
Pros
This is exactly what I needed to shutdown my PC after a certain time. It works perfectly. No spyware and adware. No Virus. I have uninstalled many times while reformatting my PC, no problems. When you start the program is asks you to register the product. Nice of the maker of this program to allow full use of this program regardless if you buy it or not. Thank you so much. This program actually saves me some money on electricity.
Cons
Summary
This is not freeware
exjoburgerMarch 29, 2007
Pros
Seems to have a lot of functionality
Cons
This is advertised as freeware but shows a nag screen asking to be registered!
Summary

Developer’s Description

Automate a variety of tasks at specified times.