App to schedule PC shutdown and logging off based on certain events with control options available for running applications, inactivity or lack of network activity.
In some cases, better management of your PC's power management can be useful in extending the life of your battery, display or other components. With DShutdown, you're provided with just that.
This application is a shutdown management application which can be configured to turn your computer off in certain situations such as lack of activity, lack of network usage or other situations when your system should be automatically shut down.
As a freeware portable application, the program uses very little in terms of system resources while sporting a minimalist user interface featuring the main functions of DShutdown.
The left-hand side of the user interface has a list of different activities which can be triggered such as log off, shutdown, power off, reboot, standby, etc. The right side contains the systems on the network which should be shut down also with a list of different start and stop options.
One cool option is the selection of which network adapter to monitor for usage; when nothing is downloading or uploading and the network is idle, you can configure DShutdown to turn off the PC.
Overall, DShutdown is a competent utility with an easy-to-understand interface containing the main features of the program, providing an effective way to manage when your system shuts down or simply enters hibernation mode, among others.
Features of DShutdown
- Command Line: Execute commands with command line parameters.
- Countdowns: Displays countdowns before shutdowns or restarts.
- Customization: Customize user interface, language and more.
- Delay: Delay shutdowns or restarts for a set amount of time.
- Hotkeys: Create hotkeys for different shutdown types.
- Logging: Record activity in a log file.
- Network: Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocol.
- Notifications: Receive notifications before shutdowns or restarts.
- Remote Shutdown: Shutdown or restart computers on the network.
- Scheduling: Create timed shutdowns or restarts.
- Security: Password protect DShutdown.
- Shutdown Types: Log off, Reboot, Shutdown, Hibernate.
- Tray: Run DShutdown from the system tray.
- Wake On LAN: Power-on computers on the network.
Compatibility and License
DShutdown is provided under a freeware license on Windows from Windows boot software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.78.128 is the latest version last time we checked.
Dimio accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
What version of Windows can DShutdown run on?
DShutdown can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
Filed under:
- DShutdown Download
- Free Windows Boot Software
- Portable Software
- Shutdown Timing Software