Shutdown Timer I Made

[sandeep]

Shutdown Timer v2.5 Beta 3 has now been released.
This version fixes a lot of bugs and also includes the new Network Usage module.
You can shutdown your system based on your download/upload speeds

Download and Information can be found here

 

[sandeep]

Is the registration really necessary?

O so your the weird username registration lol

I put it on for statistical purposes and also it registers tithe forums with the same username.

All in all just so I can keep a track and also create a userbase.

 

[sandeep]

Is the registration really necessary?

In fact you've just alienated a beta tester. There is no need to have to have an account to download your software. For god sake make it optional.

In sorry, but it's simply too much. I don't like giving my details to every tom, dick and harry, nor does it serve any purpose for me as a user. All I want to do it download the software and use it. If I have a question or want to report a bug, then fine, but at least it's my choice. If this was a well known product, I would have gone straight to a mirror site. I hope you reconsider.

I'll remove the registration later.

The product I'll have a mirror to download.com Up very soon.

Your can get a direct download from here:

http://sinvise.net/home/downloads/Software/Shutdown Timer/

 

[sandeep]

You no longer need to register now. And also I have updated the sidebar module as it was showing old versions. You may have installed the wrong version.

 

[sandeep]

That option to shutdown when the NIC hits a threshold is really cool.

Thanks. I'm hoping to complete the full networking module by the final rc

 

[sandeep]

Looks cool. Will give this a go later today.

Might compare and contrast with some batch files using PSShutdown.

Great. Let me know how it works out

 

[sandeep]

I have been working hard on the final version of Shutdown Timer, a lot of testing and implementing new ideas, also a lot of code improvements and fixing memory issues.

The final version of v2.5 should be released sometime this week!

 

[sandeep]

As an added note I have made a Twitter account. I will mainly be putting up updates a few times a day plus screenshots of progress etc.

You can follow me at http://twitter.com/sinvisesystems

 

[sandeep]

Shutdown Timer v2.5 Final has been released!

A lot of code changes have been made and I hope everyone likes this version!

Here's a list of changes from 2.5 Beta 3:

- Fixed issue with program not remembering options correctly.
- Decreased Application Startup Time
- Fixed some areas of the program where it was causing memory leaks
- Added Help Documentation
- Fixed issue with Core Temp not being read when required checkbox is enabled
- Fixed issue with CPU Temperature module only reading first Core Temperature, now it finds the highest temperature
- Fixed issue with Date Module not working unless it's a UK Region Setting
- Added Hotkeys for Preferences and Help
- Changed Logo in About Window
- Added Opacity Preference setting
- Altered some interface controls to better suit the program
- Added Compact "Gadget" Style version when activating Shutdown Timer
- Added Monitor - Standby Shutdown Option which will put your monitor into standby mode when the time has reached.

Download and Information can be found here

 

[sandeep]

Looking forward to checking this out, but right now i can't must be getting hammered.

Still not reached there at 2.30? Bit late to start haha

 

[sandeep]

As a note to everyone,
If you like this software, it will be very helpful for a review, the best place for this is CNet and it'll be great if I can pick up a good review rating there.

To make a review on the:

32 Bit version - go here
64 Bit version - go here

 

[sandeep]

Try and get it on Majorgeeks, Fileforum and Softpedia. Better than cnet imo

Thanks,

I have got it on Softpedia as well but it's not an up to date version, I contacted them but I just have to wait.


I'll try and get it on Majorgeeks and Fileforum, thanks for the heads up.

 

[sandeep]

Same issue on both the portable and installed version (so the name of the exe isn't the issue)

Edit. Sorry didn't see the last thing you wrote.

 

[sandeep]

Same error.

Can you try uninstalling. Removing all files.

And remove both sinvise systems folders in the appdata roaming and local directories.

Reinstall the latest version and see if that bring the error up?

 

[sandeep]

Any chance you could do this to sleep/shutdown after download activity has finished? Ie monitor network usage rather than CPU activity?

Hi.

That feature is already available in the latest version. Have a look at network options.

 

[sandeep]

Just checking to see if anyone else if having any problems or anything?

 

[sandeep]

What do you guys think of what v2.7/3.0 looks like?
If your wondering why the Networking Options is highlighted and the Time & Date Options is being shown it's because I'm just giving a little demo on what happens if you move the mouse over the icons.



Feedback and your views on it will be great.

 

[sandeep]

OK guys,

I have almost completed the Shutdown Timer Program, 90% of the functionality is there and there are a few niggles that need to be fixed but it's in working condition. I'm just posting this up for feedback from you guys so I can make further changes etc.



Changes:

• Completely Recoded from the ground up
• Introduced multi threading (Now starts up and works 10x faster than v2.5)
• Addition of effects
• Ability to open a file or process when the timer finishes
• Ability to check if a process is running or not running (the idle part does not work yet)

Problems:

• An error with Windows XP, the issue will be resolved in the Beta

Download
http://sinvise.net/preRelease/Shutdown Timer Pre-Alpha.zip

Please provide feedback, this build is just so I know what to do for the next changes.

Thanks everyone for your input!

 

[sandeep]

Sounds like you're learning an awful lot by developing this application. Well done.

I can see new features being added to this after all this work. For example, instead of just being a shutdown utility, it can be used to launch an application, send an email, or possibly even send a text message to a user.

Thanks I have actually learned a lot.

I will be implementing an email system but for sending a txt... A bit harder to do and sending free txts.

 

[sandeep]

Have a problem with the install... it says

Installing prerequisite software... then errors

The windows installer service is unavailable. Another application may be running setup. Finish any installations in progress, or restart your computer then rerun setup.

Im guessing its refering to your installer already running?

If you are referring to v2.5 on the project page then yes it may be, just go to task manager and then just end the processes, should work fine.

Good work there mate,

Is there a reason you have written this APP? Personal Challenge? UNI? etc.

Wake on Lan an option?

Thanks, it's just really a personal challenge.

I learned C# at my first semester this year at Uni and I really enjoyed it, I always wanted to make programs but could never learn the code to, so that module helped me to learn everything I needed to run basic apps.

I used to work on a lot of my C# work at home and done a lot of research on different things.

After my module finished I felt that I learnt enough to make a app to give to the public.
A lot more research etc. and a need for an ad-free Shutdown Timer, and I'm here writing this.

As for the Wake On Lan option, it's not there atm and I will be including it but it's just not going to be released for the final release. It will be in an update though after I figure out how to properly do it.