ShutDownOnTime Online Help

ShutDownOnTime Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Getting Started
Q: I just installed ShutDownOnTime, how do I set it up?
Q: What do ShutDown, Reboot, Hibernate, Standby and Log Off mean?
Q: What is to be set on the options tab?
Q: I get an error message from ShutDownOnTime. What should I do?
Q: What if what I need is not available in ShutDownOnTime?


Getting Started
Q: I just installed ShutDownOnTime, how do I set it up?
A: Setting up ShutDownOnTime means to set the time your computer should perform a defined power action. Follow these simple steps to configure it.
1. Select the action to be performed
2. Select which days you want to schedule (hold down ‘ctrl’ and click on the days you want)
3. Type in the time that you want the action to be performed (in 24 hour format, so 1:00pm = 13:00)
4. Type in the time, in seconds, that you want to allow the user to cancel the action (so if typed 60, you will get sixty seconds to press cancel before the action is executed.)
5. Optional Settings:
  • If you want to run something before the action is executed (or no action is taken) check “Execute File before Action” and select the program.
  • If you want the action to be run, even if another program tries to stop it from running, check “Force Action.”
6. Click “set” and then check “Activate”. That's it for the basic settings, you can now close ShutDownOnTime and from now on it will run in the system tray.


Q: What do ShutDown, Reboot, Hibernate, Standby and Log Off mean?
A: Terms explained:
  • Shut Down: Turns off the computer
  • Reboot: Turns off the computer then automatically restarts
  • Hibernate: Turns off the computer, but saves your current session beforehand. Once you restart the computer your previous session will be restored.
    Note: This option is not available on older computer and operating systems.
  • Standby: Puts the computer in sleep mode. Once you restart the computer the open session restores. Please note that the behaviour is similar to Hibernate except that in Standby mode the computer is not completely turned off.
  • Log Off: Leaves the user session.

    Q: What is to be set on the options tab?
    A: Option Tab Settings:
  • Auto Check for Newer Version: Keep it checked if you want ShutDownOnTime to automatically check for program updates
  • Check Now: Click to check now for program updates. If an update is found you are asked whether you want to download and install it now
  • Start on Windows Startup: Check if you want to have ShutDownOnTime starting automatically at computer power on (requires administrator rights)
  • Activate Shortcuts: Enables shortcut keys (default F8-F12)
  • Show System Tray Icon: Keep it check if you want to have the system tray icon visible.
    Note for administrators: If you don't want your users to notice the program uncheck this option.
  • If PowerOff/Shutdown fails, use Hibernate instead: Rarely it may happen that shutdown fails. Check this option if you want to hibernate instead.
  • If PowerOff/Shutdown fails, use Hibernate instead: Rarely it may happen that shutdown fails. Check this option if you want to hibernate instead.
  • If Hibernate fails, use Standby instead: See above.
  • Administrator Lock: Allows to lock ShutDownOnTime. It will prevent unauthorized users to make modifications to the settings. Click "Set Password" to set the password. Please note that having the lock enabled will not block users from cancelling action.


Q: I get an error message from ShutDownOnTime. What should I do?
A: Please contact us and report the error. We will try everything possible to fix it a future release. You can contact us at

Q: What if what I need is not available in ShutDownOnTime?
A: Please Contact us at and we will see what we can do.
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ShutDownOnTime, last updated on December 6, 2004