Shutdown Scheduler Changelog

What's new in Shutdown Scheduler 8.0.0.0

May 17, 2010
  • Added "Uninstall" option in start menu folder (Including a kill process before uninstallation)
  • Smart RAM Control added and improved (Recommended use)
  • Advanced CD/DVD Tray(s) controler
  • CD Tray Control tool
  • New CD Tray Control system tray icon (optional)
  • Shutdown/Restart/Hibernation/Stand By/Log Off CD Tray options (Close)
  • CD Tray(s) lock/unlock options
  • New Shutdown Scheduler Shortcuts in Settings
  • Main usage shortcuts (Shutdown Scheduler management)
  • System shortcuts (Computer management)
  • CD Tray Control and trays shortcuts
  • Enable / Disable shortcuts on separate options (Shortcuts Activation Center)
  • Added new tab with shortcuts list
  • Modified tabs order
  • Added link to Windows Services configuration
  • Changes RAM management at Shutdown Scheduler start to fix button issue (seems to work now but still to confirm at usage)
  • Added delay (45 sec by default) when Shutdown Scheduler is set to start at system startup - Min 30 sec recommended
  • (possibility to set this value between 15 and 120 seconds in Main options)
  • Adapted the Help file to new functions

New in Shutdown Scheduler 7.9.0.0 (May 17, 2010)

  • Changes:
  • Smart RAM usage control set and working
  • Added "Uninstall" option in start menu folder (Including a kill process before uninstallation) - Beta

New in Shutdown Scheduler 7.0.1.0 (Feb 23, 2010)

  • RAM Usage controled + related options in "Settings" tab
  • Immediate action delay button allowed to type value directly by clicking on "min" label
  • Error related to v6.1.0.10 fixed in v6.2.0.80 closed by this version
  • Fixed inconsistency between default turn off monitor set and applied delay
  • Added new user icons
  • Added choice between "Available" and "In Use" system RAM and/or CPU usage in "System Usage Info"
  • Added extended system info window
  • Added links to "Windows Task Manager" in software and in system tray context menu
  • Added links to "MS Display Properties" in software and in system tray context menu
  • Fixed issue in the calendar (click on "Today" button not detected)
  • Fixed issue in the calendar (Window size not saved)
  • Added "Send Message" option as new action in the "Remote" tab (Read the Help file for more info on use)
  • Windows Vista target version improved

New in Shutdown Scheduler 6.2.0.80 (Aug 8, 2008)

  • Critical bug fix (Updates process)
  • Added new "Turn Off Monitor" system tray icons
  • Separate "Context Menu" options for main and turn off monitor system tray icons
  • Changes in code to free more RAM
  • Modified system tray #2 tip
  • Moved scheduler icon position
  • Changed "Check Updates" engine

New in Shutdown Scheduler 6.1.1.0 (Aug 6, 2008)

  • Critical bug fix

New in Shutdown Scheduler 6.1.0.9 (Aug 5, 2008)

  • Show/hide system tray icon
  • Show/hide context menu
  • External help file
  • Delay on turn off monitor options
  • Bug fix

New in Shutdown Scheduler 6.1.0.0 (Jul 29, 2008)

  • Added password protection to "Cancel" option of scheduled actions.
  • Added password protection at software exit (When password specified and "Protect Settings" enabled)
  • Added shortcut to ".mht" help file in start menu
  • Adapted help file
  • Added "Shutdown Scheduler Calendar" (A simple multi-month calendar)
  • Added new system tray shortcuts (and modified the sort order)

New in Shutdown Scheduler 5.2.0.0 (Jul 17, 2008)

  • Bug fix (System tray icon hidden after scheduled standby or hibernation)
  • Added multiple icons (by user selection)
  • Option to disable icons animation
  • Added quick launch shortcut
  • Added "non responsive" alert message when auto updates checks option is enabled (If server is down)
  • Added used abbreviations descriptions on mouse hover (scheduler)

New in Shutdown Scheduler 4.3.0.0 (Jul 8, 2008)

  • Added "Hibernation" and "Standby" at scheduler options
  • Added "Hibernation" and "Standby" at Direct actions
  • Added "Launch MS Power Options" to "External Tools"
  • Adapted help file

New in Shutdown Scheduler 3.1.3.0 (May 2, 2007)

  • This new version fixes some bugs found.
  • It also includes a new tool called "Shared Notes" that allows to create local and/or shared notes (Notes are shared over a small or business networks by specifying a previously shared folders between users)
  • Shared Notes offer the possibility to include a reminder as well than several other options.
  • A customizable external clock is also available

New in Shutdown Scheduler 2.2.0.0 (Apr 15, 2007)

  • Modified help file behaviour to decrease RAM usage
  • Locked "Start minimized" option
  • Changed intro message
  • Modified launch process to decrease RAM
  • Adapted help

New in Shutdown Scheduler 1.8.7.0 (Mar 23, 2007)

  • Modified several design options
  • Added last updates check date and time
  • Added "Freeware" mention in about
  • Added "ReadMe" in installer package
  • Resized main settings sumamry font
  • Borders docking strength customizable
  • Remote computers now specified by name or IP Address
  • Added system tray balloon display (at first minimize only)
  • Modified the welcome message

New in Shutdown Scheduler 1.7.0.1 (Mar 15, 2007)

  • Sound level reduction
  • External program(s) launcher
  • Password protection

New in Shutdown Scheduler 1.6.0.0 (Mar 9, 2007)

  • Randomized NTP sync delay to avoid multi users to access the server at the same time
  • Added next sync display (only between 0 and 15 min before sync)
  • Added DNsoft.be News Stand
  • Added "Auto clear" option in remote shutdown