DShutdown schedules PC shutdowns, restarts, and log-offs using a timer or conditions such as internet speed and running-program count. It can also send shutdown or restart commands to other PCs on a network.
Which actions can DShutdown schedule?
Set a timer for a shutdown, restart, or log-off when a PC should finish a task unattended. DShutdown can also wait for a condition instead of relying only on a clock. For example, a shutdown can be triggered when internet speed drops below a chosen threshold or when a specified number of programs are running.
Other available conditions include CPU activity, idle time, and user presence. These options let a scheduled action respond to what is happening on the computer, such as a period of inactivity or a change in system activity.
Can it control another PC?
DShutdown can send shutdown or restart commands to other computers on a network. This lets an administrator issue a power command without visiting each machine individually. Remote actions depend on network access and the permissions configured on the computers involved.
How do timer and condition triggers differ?
A timer runs an action at a planned time; a condition trigger waits for a specified system or connection state. Choose the action first—such as shutting down or restarting—then set the timing or condition that should prompt it. For condition-based plans, the internet-speed threshold and running-program count are examples of criteria DShutdown can monitor.
Pros
- Schedules shutdowns, restarts, and log-offs
- Can trigger tasks when internet speed falls below a set level
- Supports conditions based on program count, CPU activity, or idle time
- Can send remote shutdown and restart commands
Cons
- Remote commands depend on network access and appropriate permissions
Can DShutdown restart or log off a PC, as well as shut it down?
Yes. It can schedule shutdowns, restarts, and log-offs.
Can a shutdown depend on internet speed?
Yes. DShutdown can trigger a shutdown when internet speed falls below a specified threshold.
Can DShutdown send commands to another computer?
Yes. It can send shutdown and restart commands to other PCs on a network.