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Stims for Windows

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Stims is a small utility designed to prevent your Windows computer from sleeping or shutting down. It achieves this by simulating key presses or directly blocking shutdown events.

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  • Pros

    • Prevents Windows from shutting down due to inactivity.
    • Simulates keypresses to maintain activity.
    • Configurable inactivity period from 30 minutes to 2 days.
    • Command-line activation support.
    • Auto-start with Windows option.

  • Cons

    • No GUI for configuration, relies on settings.
    • Keypress simulation is basic.
    • No advanced scheduling options.
    • Limited to preventing shutdowns, not managing power plans.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.01
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
3,916
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

By ACAPsoft
Keep Windows awake by simulating keypresses or by preventing shutdowns.

If you want some programs to run while you are away, but don't want to disable the power saving functions of Windows, Stims could be just what you are looking for. It runs subtly in the tray and can prevent the computer shutting down due to inactivity for a selectable period from 30 minutes to 2 days. It can also be locked on. Stims can be set to simply prevent shutdowns, or it can make the computer think someone is active by simulating a button press every minute. Stims can also be activated via the command line, and can be set to auto-start with Windows and/or automatically close when the Stims run out.

Version 1.01 features shutdown warn and shutdown stop enhancement.

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