Brutus 2006 (1 MB)
Adds 4 new icons to the Quick Launch bar (next to your Start button) and allows you to quickly and easily log off, lock, restart, or shut down your computer with a single click. You can configure the shutdown options to close Windows normally, force a shutdown or to terminate hung applications. For Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
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JetStart Free 3.1 (666 KB)
Manage your Windows Start Menu more efficiently, and launch your favorite or recently accessed applications with just a few clicks. The program offers multiple ways to access your program: You can sort them into 5 generic categories, select them from a list of recently used or newly added programs or search for them by keyword. The program adds an alternative menu to the Start button that appears when you hover your mouse over it (click on it to get the regular menu) and shows your categorized programs as well as recently used applications. In addition, you can access them from a tray icon, hidden edge menus, and also create a floating toolbar that can be displayed by clicking the icon. For Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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SmartClose 1.0 (633 KB)
A handy tool that allows you to close all currently running programs and services - a task often required during software installations to minimize conflicts (or during defrag operations). The entire process is simplified and automatic, as it stores the running program information as a system snapshot and not only closes all applications, but also restarts/restores them later. The program can be customized and a wizard allows you to exclude programs from being closed or restored. It will automatically skip applications that are required for the Windows system to run. For Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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ShutDownOnTime 2.0 (520 KB)
A small, simple program that allows to turn off, hibernate or standby your computer at user defined times. You can specify a fixed time, such as 8 PM every night, or use different times based on the day of the week. The program uses a 24 hour format. For Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
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PowerOff 3.0.1.3 (290 KB)
Schedule shutdown, reboot, logoff, poweroff, Standby, Hibernate, Lock, Wake-On-LAN at a certain time on a local PC or a remote PC on a local network. Supports command line options that allows power-off to be used in batch scripts, comes with a built-in scheduler and allows you to run another application before performing any action. In addition, you can send warning messages to any user that is logged on, wait for a process to finish, remote control the program and more. For Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
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Startup Control Panel v2.8 (57 KB)
A control panel applet that allows you to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. It's simple to use and won't burden your system. For Windows 9x/ME/NT4/2000/XP.
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Wizmo (36 KB)
A multi-purpose utility that provides an array of single-click functions missing from Windows. It can power down your system's displays, activate your screen saver, change or mute the audio volume, restart, reboot, or shutdown your system, and much more. For Windows 95 and above.
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Kill Win 2.1.9 (323 KB)
A shutdown utility which runs from the System Tray. The program can: be started automatically, shutdown, restart, log off from Windows; reboot the computer; start a Windows DOS Box or the DOS Mode; has command line parameter support; can show a message before executing an action; configurable menus (what item you want and new Windows environs); can close folders and windows; provides new Windows help file; contains a countdown timer; can start an action at a predefined time with a warning screen or beep 30 sec before the end of the countdown and predefined time. Requires VB4 runtime. For Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP.
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Shutter 2.00 (646 KB)
A multifunctional, user friendly shutdown utility which supports many events and actions. Shutdown Events: Countdown, On Time, Winamp Stops, Low CPU Usage, User Inactive, Battery Low, Window Closes, and Process Stops. Shutdown Actions: Shutdown, Reboot, LogOff, Lock Workstation, Sleep, Hibernate, Monitor Turn Off, Mute Master Volume, and Alarm. The application can also play a custom sound and/or run a program of your choice, in addition to the simple shutdown message. Optionally, Shell Links can be created to immediately execute any of the supported actions from the desktop. The Web Interface allows Remote Execution of any Action and also displays some run-time information about the computer: Logged In User, Up Time, List of Processes, Screenshot of a Desktop. For Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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Responding Heads 1.0 (8 MB)
Enables you to launch programs, commands and actions via spoken voice commands. The program uses the MS Speech recognition engine and is very easy to configure. It places a small animated head on your desktop and also includes some additional animation, which can be turned off. Supports program launching, several system and keyboard commands, text-to-speech conversion, and typing of pre-configured keystrokes. For Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
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Shutdown Machine 1.1 (306 KB)
Ever wanted to shut down your computer when you're not around? This application is a timer that shuts down your computer at a time you choose. You can select the time with the date and time picker or, by setting the amount of seconds to wait. For Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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Karen`s Once-A-Day 1.0.3 (1.1 MB)
Easy-to-use scheduling tool that enables you to start a specific program, file or command-line when your computer starts for the first time of the day or, the first time a particular user logs on each day. You can have the program launch your browser, automatically open your email program, or perform any other tasks that you want to run on a daily (time independent) basis. For Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
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Quick ShutDown 2.6 (509 KB)
Windows shutdown utility that allows to shutdown, reboot, logoff, hibernate, standby or lock your Windows session with a mouse click. The program also optionally terminates programs that are not responding, making shutdowns both quicker and safer. You can easily set hotkeys for each task (shutdown, reboot, standby, hibernate, lock, logoff and media eject) and eject removable media drives at shutdown preventing you from losing your disks and CDs by leaving them in the drive when you exit. For Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT/2000.
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Slawdog Smart Shutdown 1.4 (1.1 MB)
Allows you to shut down, log off, reboot, lock, turn off, hibernate or disconnect your computer from the Internet or network. Actions can be performed manually or automatically. There are several shutdown options, including emptying the recycle bin, ejecting removable media and displaying a warning message. The program can shut down your computer if you are inactive for a specified period of time. Command line support is included. For Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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QuickLaunch 2.2 (547 KB)
A little system tray tool which allows you to launch programs, open files with the associated programs and display explorer windows of certain folders. The shortcut editor supports shortcut copying and drag&drop with windows explorer as well as import/export of your personal shortcut list. You can also assign hotkeys to all shortcuts to launch your applications. For Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME.
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1st Impression 2.5.0 (2.0 MB)
1st Impression automatically replaces Windows startup and shut down logos each time your system restarts. A collection of 20 or more logos is included , but you can add your own images, digital photos, 3D renderings, etc. Also comes with dozens of funny messages that are displayed over the images. Add your own quotes, to-do lists or jokes. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIF, PCX, TGA, XPM and more. Features include configurable font, text style, foreground and border colors, real-time preview, resize modes to prevent distortions and more. For Win9x/ME.
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