SYSTEM SHUTDOWN VERSION 1.3 and 1.3S README FILE. DESCRIPTION =========== This program is designed to shutdown Windows 95 and Windows NT. It uses command line switches to control the program functions. This approach was chosen to allow the program to be used with command schedulers (such as Microsoft's System Agent) and desktop shortcuts without further operator action. This allows this system to shutdown at a predetermined time without the need for a person to initiate the action. This program was first written to shutdown my computer at night after the scheduled virus and disk scans. The S version is identical to the 1.3 version except it does not contain the VB runtime libraries and it does not have a setup program. LICENSE AGREEMENT ================= This program is released as freeware; however, it is not public domain. This means that you are allowed to do the following: 1. Use the program on as many computers as you wish. There is no restriction for personal or business use. 2. Give this program to anyone you wish as long as all of the files are provided, including this Readme file. 3. Upload this file to Bulletin Board Systems or otherwise make it available on FTP, Telnet, World Wide Web sites, etc. The following is specifically not permitted: 1. Selling this program or charging for the use of this programs. Charging of normally collected on-line charges is permitted as long as the charge is based on connect time and not file downloads (time, bytes or files). 2. Attempting to market this program as the property of you or your company. 3. Bundling this software with other software packages for sale without specific written permission from the author. The source code for this application is available, however it is covered by a different license agreement. Contact the author for further details. Since this is such a small program there is no charge for the source code unless you want me to send you a disk. If you do not agree with this license agreement or the limitation of liability below, you must delete the software from your system and discontinue its use. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ======================= THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. THIS FILE WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED VIRUS FREE; HOWEVER, SINCE I HAVE NO CONTROL OF THIS PROGRAM ONCE IT IS POSTED ON OTHER SERVICES I ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR VIRUS PROBLEMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE. Basically, you got it for free. If you don't like it you can have your money back ; - ) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== This is a 32-bit application and is designed to run on Windows 95 or Windows NT version 3.51 or later. When run on Windows NT the shutdown-warning screen does not remain on screen very long. 1.3S version note: You must have a copy of the Visual Basic 4.0 runtime library (VB40032.DLL) on your system to run this program. If you do not currently have this file, it is available for download from various sources. You may also download SYSSD13.ZIP. This version includes all of the VB runtime libraries as well as a setup program for this utility. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE AUTHOR TO REQUEST THE VB RUNTIME LIBRARY FILES. INSTALLATION ============ Version 1.3 ----------- 1. If you are replacing a previous version of this application, remove the previous installation first. See the removing the application section for instructions. 2. Unzip the zip file into a temporary directory and run setup.exe. Follow the directions. They should be relatively straightforward. 3. Create icons for the application on your start menu. See the list of the command line switches below. Version 1.3S ------------ 1. This version of this program does not have a setup program. Copy the distribution files into a directory and create shortcuts as described below. COMMAND LINE SWITCHES ===================== These switches are used to control the program functions: /F - Force the operation - Applications will be closed without prompting to save files, and you will not be prompted to disconnect users connected to a network. WARNING: UNSAVED FILES WILL BE LOST. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK BEFORE USING THIS COMMAND LINE SWITCH. THERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER FILES LOST DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THIS SWITCH. USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. /L - Logoff - Logs off the current user. The system will present a login dialog box. /P - Power-off - Shuts off the power to your system. Your system must support this function; otherwise it will simply shut down Windows 95. /R - Reboot - Reboots your system. /S - Shutdown - Shuts down Windows. On some systems with advanced power management it will also power off your machine. /# - Where # is a number between 0 and 60 - Time to delay before starting the specified action. The shutdown can be canceled during this time. If it is set to 0 or left blank, the action will start immediately and can not be cancelled. /? - Provides a help screen that lists the switches. The System will not be shut down or restarted using this option. Note: If sd-sys.exe is run without command line switches it defaults to Reboot. CREATING A SHORTCUT =================== To create a new shortcut, perform the following steps: 1. Click on start, Settings and then Taskbar... 2. Click the Add button. 3. In the next dialog, specify the command line, including the switches. You can use the browse button to help locate the program file. The command line switches belong outside of the quotes on the command line. The line would look something like this: "C:\Program Files\System Shutdown\sd-sys.exe" /L. Then click on the next button. 4. Select the folder that should include the shortcut. The start menu is a good place for this so it will show when you click on the start button. Then click on Next. 5. Select a name for the shortcut and then click on Finish. REMOVING THE APPLICATION ======================== Version 1.3 ----------- To remove the program, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Start button, select Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. In control panel, double click on Add/Remove Programs. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select System Shutdown in the list of programs. 4. Click on the Add/Remove button. 5. In the Application Removal dialog, click the Yes button. 6. You will need to remove any shortcuts you created. Version 1.3S ------------ To remove the program, follow these steps: 1. Remove any shortcuts you created. 2. Delete sd-sys.exe and readme.txt SUPPORT ======= Bug reports can be sent to davidmi@wolfenet.com or via US Mail to: David C. Miller 2911 Cedar Ave South Renton, WA 98055-5079 I will try to respond to requests for help. However since this is a free program it is not real high on my priority list. Thank you! David C. Miller Feel free to take a look at our web page. It is located at: http://www.wolfenet.com/~davidmi PS. If you feel you must pay something for this application send $5.00 to your local animal shelter. VERSION HISTORY =============== 1.0 Original program release. 1.1 Corrected a grammatical error and missing message when the program was run with out a command line switch. 1.2 Corrected a misspelling on the help splash screen. 1.3 Added code to allow the program to properly shutdown Windows NT. Added a switch that allows a delay time and the ability to cancel the shutdown. Modified the readme file to be more descriptive. 1.3S Smaller version that only includes the executable and readme file. The executable file is identical. This version does not include a setup routine.