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Editors’ Review

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Shutdown Xpert offers users a tool for saving computer life by providing multiple options for shutdown. You can reduce PC wear and tear and shutdown after lengthy downloads, even while away from your computer.

Installation was a breeze with this freeware. The program is built with several safeguards to avoid installation errors, such as asking what folder you want the program stored in, showing the path in full and asking the user to confirm whether this is the proper destination. Once installed, the program appears as a small icon at the bottom right of your screen and offers the user options to: Force Shutdown, Force Reboot, and to restart at a specific time.

However, operating this program is not quicker or easier than going to Windows' shutdown menu and closing out. The only unique benefit is the shutdown timer, which is useful in certain situations where the user must leave the computer for an extended period. The biggest concern we found was the impossibility of forcing a shutdown or rebooting when you most need it. If your computer is frozen and the mouse will not function, the user must revert back to the traditional Ctl+Alt+Del command because there is no way to access the Shutdown Xpert in this situation. While this freeware functions as it promised, we don't see a great need for adding Shutdown Xpert for its single extra function. We'd prefer a shutdown manager that has a few more options.

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Release
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1
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Platform
Windows
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  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
Windows XP
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Developer’s Description

Shutdown or reboot your computer or use timed shutdown feature.
This software allows you to force shutdown/reboot your computer and also has a useful timed shutdown feature. A typical use of the timed shutdown feature would be to have this software to shutdown the computer after some lengthy downloads while the user was away after a predetermined time which could be set from the user interface. This feature would save wear and tear on the computer equipment and it would also save energy. It has a simple user interface and runs from the tray icon. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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