Window close, Shutdown computer - software

[Coreper]

Does anyone know if some sort of application exists which can shutdown the computer when a certain window is closed?

This is how it should work:

1. A window is opened, showing progress of a certain action.

2. The window closes, because the progress is complete.

3. The special application notices that the window is closed, and shuts down Windows.

I'm looking for a application which can do that on Windows Vista [x64].

Please let me know if you know a certain program...

[Hb_Kai]

So you want a program that can monitor the task of another program and once the program finishes its task, your PC will be shut down?

If so, I think this would have to be something written into the source code of your program you want to be monitored - but there may be something.

There are on the other hand, already programs with such functionality - stuff like defragmenting programs, virus scanners, etc.

And with a lot of them types of programs, there are always free alternatives which somebody will surely be able to help you with here?

[Dencandy]

This might help, Coreper, but you'll have to experiment it bit as it doesn't exactly fit the criteria you describe: open Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance, then select Power Options. There you'll see some options to go to stand-by or shutdown the hard-disk after various periods inactivity.

[andsome]

To change the subject, I don't recall you asking permission to be absent for so long. Don't let it happen again. :lol:

[Coreper]

So you want a program that can monitor the task of another program and once the program finishes its task, your PC will be shut down?If so, I think this would have to be something written into the source code of your program you want to be monitored - but there may be something.

There are on the other hand, already programs with such functionality - stuff like defragmenting programs, virus scanners, etc.

And with a lot of them types of programs, there are always free alternatives which somebody will surely be able to help you with here?

exactly, that is what im looking for!

This might help, Coreper, but you'll have to experiment it bit as it doesn't exactly fit the criteria you describe: open Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance, then select Power Options. There you'll see some options to go to stand-by or shutdown the hard-disk after various periods inactivity.

im familiar with that option, but it isnt what im looking for

im really looking for an app described by Hb_Kai... thx for the reply though

To change the subject, I don't recall you asking permission to be absent for so long. Don't let it happen again. :lol:

yeah, its been a very long while since my last visit here...

i guess ive been busy or something :P cool that you noticed :P

[andsome]

So you want a program that can monitor the task of another program and once the program finishes its task, your PC will be shut down?If so, I think this would have to be something written into the source code of your program you want to be monitored - but there may be something.

There are on the other hand, already programs with such functionality - stuff like defragmenting programs, virus scanners, etc.

And with a lot of them types of programs, there are always free alternatives which somebody will surely be able to help you with here?

exactly, that is what im looking for!

This might help, Coreper, but you'll have to experiment it bit as it doesn't exactly fit the criteria you describe: open Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance, then select Power Options. There you'll see some options to go to stand-by or shutdown the hard-disk after various periods inactivity.

im familiar with that option, but it isnt what im looking for

im really looking for an app described by Hb_Kai... thx for the reply though

To change the subject, I don't recall you asking permission to be absent for so long. Don't let it happen again. :lol:

yeah, its been a very long while since my last visit here...

i guess ive been busy or something :P cool that you noticed :P

I don't claim to be cool, just nomal temperature. :D

[Hb_Kai]

If you're looking for something like that then I think you may only find it in an alternative program to the one you are wanting its operation to be timed and it has the power off after operating functionality if your current program doesn't have this.

I've never came across anything on the internet that can monitor another programs usage other than those that scan file systems and try to access other parts of your computer like registry, etc which is of course stuff like real-time protection software, virus scanners and such.

On the other hand, you may find one that will do what you want. Somebody else here may also know of something but as for me I can't give you an URL to anything since I don't know of such a program's existence.

Glad I understood you though :)

EDIT:- Is it just one program you are wanting to be timed and computer to shut down after or is it a few? Because you could search through, just to check if you haven't already, their options on the toolbar up at File, Edit, etc, and see if anything is in there.

[Boris]

Might be what you want ?????

There was an old freeware program called something like DShutdown ???

From way back in my memory banks I seem to remember that it would let you do all sorts of things to make Windows close down + among these (I think) was when a program ended.

[Coreper]

If you're looking for something like that then I think you may only find it in an alternative program to the one you are wanting its operation to be timed and it has the power off after operating functionality if your current program doesn't have this.

I've never came across anything on the internet that can monitor another programs usage other than those that scan file systems and try to access other parts of your computer like registry, etc which is of course stuff like real-time protection software, virus scanners and such.

On the other hand, you may find one that will do what you want. Somebody else here may also know of something but as for me I can't give you an URL to anything since I don't know of such a program's existence.

Glad I understood you though :)

EDIT:- Is it just one program you are wanting to be timed and computer to shut down after or is it a few? Because you could search through, just to check if you haven't already, their options on the toolbar up at File, Edit, etc, and see if anything is in there.

No, i dont want anything timed...

and i know it is possible, since there are multiple programs which can monitor windows, like WinDowse and several screen capturing applications

its just a matter of finding the right program...

Might this be what you want:

There was an old freeware program called something like DShutdown ???

From way back in my memory banks I seem to remember that it would let you do all sorts of things to make Windows close down + among these (I think) was when a program ended.

i had a look, and found the program

it says it can do what i want, but ill have to test it first

ill get to that later

thanks for the tip!

[Dencandy]

Don't gorget to report back on the results!

(Please)

[christy]

For this purpose you must have to promote your source code.

[Coreper]

I just tested it, and it works like a charm!

this programs is the ULTIMATE automation program for shutting down, logging out, and more!

thanks for the link! Boris!

and idd: i forgot to let you know the results :P [busy with school]

[Boris]

I just tested it, and it works like a charm!

this programs is the ULTIMATE automation program for shutting down, logging out, and more!

thanks for the link! Boris!

I probably haven't used that for at least 8-10 years :) .... the old memory banks must still be working OK ?