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ShutdownGuard for Windows

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ShutdownGuard protects your computer by preventing applications from forcing shutdowns, reboots, or log offs. It offers user control by prompting before a system shutdown, ensuring your work remains uninterrupted.
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  • Pros

    • Prevents applications from forcing shutdown.
    • Stops unauthorized reboots and log offs.
    • Notifies user about prevented shutdowns.
    • Provides interactive shutdown prevention on Windows XP.
    • Offers interactive shutdown prevention on Vista/Windows 7.

  • Cons

    • Does not auto-notify with balloon tooltip on prevention.
    • Requires Shift key to show tooltip notification.
    • Silent mode functionality is absent on Vista.
    • Silent mode functionality is absent on Windows 7.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,832
Downloads Last Week
2
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Developer’s Description

By Stefan Sundin
Prevent applications from shutdown and get notified about forced shutdown.
ShutdownGuard tries to prevents applications to shutdown, reboot or log off your computer. When it prevents a shutdown in Windows XP, it will pop up in the tray and ask you if you want to continue. In Vista and Windows 7, you will see another dialog. ShutdownGuard won't notify you with the balloon tooltip when a shutdown is prevented. You must hold the shift button when attempting shutdown to make the balloon tooltip show again. Note that Silent does not work on Vista or Windows 7.
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