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HSLAB Shutdown Folder

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Software Description

HSLAB Shutdown Folder is a utility which provides a service similar to the Windows "Startup" folder. It launches applications, command files(*.bat,*.cmd) and symbolic links placed into a "Shutdown Folder" folder just before Windows shuts down. Besides the program accelerates Windows shutdown(similarly HSLAB Force Down).
HSLAB Shutdown Folder is perfect for any Windows user or network administrator who wants to ensure that users properly log off of the network and that at shutdown the necessary operations are executed. Examples of such operations might be backup of important data, deletion of unnecessary temporary files, synchronization of data with mobile systems, and many others. The program is indispensable in a corporate environment, providing, as it does the assurance of uniformity of logoff or shutdown of systems without user-attention. HSLAB Shutdown Folder is highly configurable and makes it possible to execute the some operations before closing Windows. Read John's Sheesley(techrepublic.com) article about Shutdown Folder software.

15 Day Free Evaluation

You may evaluate Shutdown Folder for a period of up to 15 days before you buy it. We do this to allow customers to ensure that the software suits specific needs. Simply download and install and you may evaluate the software for your needs.

Software Features and Options

automatic determination of type of shutdown (basic shutdown, restart, logoff, etc.);
change of type of shutdown;
execution (manual or automatic) of an accelerated shutdown or restart;
launch of applications, command files(*.bat,*.cmd) and symbolic links;
protects your settings with password;
enables integration with HSLAB Force Down;
clearing of the temporary directories;
clearing of the "Recycle Bin";
clearing of the "Recent Documents" menu items;
pausing of the printer jobs;
purging of the printer jobs;
Internet cache cleanup;
Internet history cleanup;
Internet cookies cleanup.
Now program supports following interface languages:
- English;
- German;
- French;
- Spanish;
- Portuguese.
Learn more about HSLAB Shutdown Folder...

Software System Requirements

Operation system: Microsoft® Windows™ 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008. Local area network (or dial up connection) to Internet and TCP/IP is not required, but recommended for automatic software updates.
Memory: Corresponds to the requirements for Microsoft® Windows™ systems.
Disk space: 3 Mbytes for the program and minimum of 4 Mbytes for installation.
System BIOS: with APM (Advanced Power Management) support.
Screen resolution: 640 x 480 (with any color depth), 1024 x 768 x 16-bit color recommended.

Software Ordering and Pricing

Important! Unregistered version can be used during 15 days after installation (although it doesn't expire, actually) and has some limitations. You can order the fully licensed version of this software over the Internet with any major credit card, by fax, by check/money order or with back/wire transfer. European customers are also charged VAT. The prices listed above are valid for orders placed in Euro only. On payment approval (for online orders, usually within a few hours), we'll send you the registration key which will remove all limitations of the unregistered version.

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Note: If you've made a payment, but haven't got a confirmation letter with your serial number (registration code) within a reasonable amount of time (two business days for credit card payments or two weeks for other payments), please notify us about that! We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused by those delays.

With Personal License, you can use the program for non-commercial purposes in non-business, non commercial environment. To use the program in a corporate, government or business environment, you should purchase a Business License.
Quantity of copies of the program which you can use simultaneously equally to quantity of the got licenses. Exception is Site Licence which does not limit quantity of copies of the program within the one domain. See our Licence Policy for details.

You can update the version of the program on one more late. The upgrade of the version can be free of charge or paid depending on a difference of versions (yours and that, up to which one you want to update the program) and such as your licence.

Software Download

Select a link below to download HSLAB Shutdown Folder.
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Download 15-Day evaluation version - EXE file format.

Software Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with HSLAB Shutdown Folder, please read this. Also look at the Shutdown Folder help file that ships with the program. It is updated with troubleshooting information as we learn about fixes to common problems.

General problem: HSLAB Shutdown Folder does not shut down a computer or not shut down to a power-off state.

Ensure the "Force Shut Down" option is checked.
Ensure that the Enable Power Off checkbox is selected.
Please check the APM (Advanced Power Management) features:
- Right click on desktop.
- From Display Properties, select Screen Saver tab.
- Click power button.
- do you see an APM tab in the Power Options Properties?
If yes, enable Advanced Power Management and click OK.
Add the APM (Advanced Power Management) hardware support:
- Start the Control Panel.
- Select the Add/Remove Hardware icon.
- Select Add/Troubleshoot device.
- Add New Device.
- Select "No - I want to select the hardware from a list."
- Select Apm/Legacy Support.
- Click Next.
- Click Next.
- Click Finish.
- Restart the computer.
If none of the above resolve the problem, and you are running Windows 2000(in Windows NT 4 you should replace the HAL for enabling power off), there may be a problem with your HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) or BIOS. Check with the manufacturer of your computer to determine if there are updated BIOS code or drivers for your specific computer model.

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Problem executing *.bat and *.cmd command files from "Shutdown Folder": The command files which are placed in "Shutdown Folder" are not started on execution when system shuts down.

This is not software bug, but it is a Windows 2000 feature;
Place in the "Shutdown Folder" not executable file itself, but the shortcut to it.

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Problem: In some rare circumstances the software will not start but rather present this error message:

"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). Click on OK to terminate the application."

This is being caused when the "pcAnywhere host service" is running on the same computer.

Probable cause:
There is an conflict between the installed version of the "pcAnywhere host service" and the installed version of the DirectDraw component of DirectX on the computer. There is a known conflict between certain versions of the pcAnwhere host service and certain versions of the DirectDraw component of DirectX. This conflict renders the DirectDraw functionality inoperative. Any Application that uses the DirectDraw functionality in any way, may fail to load, or report other related errors.

Known affected systems:
Windows 2000 (SP4) with PcAnywhere version 8.x,9.x,10.5.1, version 10.5.2 or version 10.5.3 AND DirectX version lower than 8.0

Resolution:
There are several possible solutions, either will solve the problem
A) Upgrade to version 8 or higher of DirectX from Microsoft.
B) Upgrade to version 11.0 or higher of pcAnywhere(not allways resolves the problem).
C) Downgrade to version 10.5. of pcAnywhere. (possibly a complete reinstall is required).
D) Remove pcAnywhereand install any of reliable remote management software

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