SYSTEM SHUTDOWN VERSION 1.3 and 1.3S README FILE.

DESCRIPTION 
=========== 
This program is designed to shutdown Windows 95 and Windows NT. It 
uses command line switches to control the program functions. This 
approach was chosen to allow the program to be used with command 
schedulers (such as Microsoft's System Agent) and desktop 
shortcuts without further operator action. This allows this system 
to shutdown at a predetermined time without the need for a person 
to initiate the action. This program was first written to shutdown 
my computer at night after the scheduled virus and disk scans. 

The S version is identical to the 1.3 version except it does not 
contain the VB runtime libraries and it does not have a setup 
program.

LICENSE AGREEMENT 
================= 
This program is released as freeware; however, it is not public 
domain. This means that you are allowed to do the following: 
1. Use the program on as many computers as you wish. There is no 
   restriction for personal or business use. 
2. Give this program to anyone you wish as long as all of the 
   files are provided, including this Readme file. 
3. Upload this file to Bulletin Board Systems or otherwise make it 
   available on FTP, Telnet, World Wide Web sites, etc.

The following is specifically not permitted: 
1. Selling this program or charging for the use of this programs. 
   Charging of normally collected on-line charges is permitted as 
   long as the charge is based on connect time and not file 
   downloads (time, bytes or files). 
2. Attempting to market this program as the property of you or 
   your company. 
3. Bundling this software with other software packages for sale 
   without specific written permission from the author.

The source code for this application is available, however it is 
covered by a different license agreement. Contact the author for 
further details. Since this is such a small program there is no 
charge for the source code unless you want me to send you a disk.

If you do not agree with this license agreement or the limitation 
of liability below, you must delete the software from your system 
and discontinue its use.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 
======================= 
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. THIS FILE WAS 
ORIGINALLY POSTED VIRUS FREE; HOWEVER, SINCE I HAVE NO CONTROL OF 
THIS PROGRAM ONCE IT IS POSTED ON OTHER SERVICES I ASSUME NO 
LIABILITY FOR VIRUS PROBLEMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE. 

Basically, you got it for free. If you don't like it you can have 
your money back ; - )

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 
=================== 
This is a 32-bit application and is designed to run on Windows 95 
or Windows NT version 3.51 or later. When run on Windows NT the 
shutdown-warning screen does not remain on screen very long.

1.3S version note: You must have a copy of the Visual Basic 4.0 
runtime library (VB40032.DLL) on your system to run this program. 
If you do not currently have this file, it is available for download 
from various sources. You may also download SYSSD13.ZIP. This 
version includes all of the VB runtime libraries as well as a setup 
program for this utility.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE AUTHOR TO REQUEST THE VB RUNTIME LIBRARY 
FILES.

INSTALLATION 
============ 
Version 1.3 
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1. If you are replacing a previous version of this application, 
   remove the previous installation first. See the removing the 
   application section for instructions.

2. Unzip the zip file into a temporary directory and run 
   setup.exe. Follow the directions. They should be relatively 
   straightforward.

3. Create icons for the application on your start menu. See the 
   list of the command line switches below.

Version 1.3S 
------------ 
1. This version of this program does not have a setup program. 
   Copy the distribution files into a directory and create shortcuts 
   as described below.

COMMAND LINE SWITCHES 
===================== 
These switches are used to control the program functions: 
/F - Force the operation - Applications will be closed without 
     prompting to save files, and you will not be prompted to 
     disconnect users connected to a network. 
WARNING: UNSAVED FILES WILL BE LOST. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK 
BEFORE USING THIS COMMAND LINE SWITCH. THERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER 
FILES LOST DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THIS SWITCH. USE THIS AT YOUR 
OWN RISK. 
/L - Logoff - Logs off the current user. The system will present a 
     login dialog box. 
/P - Power-off - Shuts off the power to your system. Your system 
     must support this function; otherwise it will simply shut 
     down Windows 95. 
/R - Reboot - Reboots your system. 
/S - Shutdown - Shuts down Windows. On some systems with advanced 
     power management it will also power off your machine. 
/# - Where # is a number between 0 and 60 - Time to delay before 
     starting the specified action. The shutdown can be canceled 
     during this time. If it is set to 0 or left blank, the action 
     will start immediately and can not be cancelled. 
/? - Provides a help screen that lists the switches. The System 
     will not be shut down or restarted using this option. 
Note: If sd-sys.exe is run without command line switches it 
      defaults to Reboot.

CREATING A SHORTCUT 
=================== 
To create a new shortcut, perform the following steps: 
1. Click on start, Settings and then Taskbar... 
2. Click the Add button. 
3. In the next dialog, specify the command line, including the 
   switches. You can use the browse button to help locate the 
   program file. The command line switches belong outside of the 
   quotes on the command line. The line would look something like 
   this: "C:\Program Files\System Shutdown\sd-sys.exe" /L. Then 
   click on the next button. 
4. Select the folder that should include the shortcut. The start 
   menu is a good place for this so it will show when you click on 
   the start button. Then click on Next. 
5. Select a name for the shortcut and then click on Finish.

REMOVING THE APPLICATION
======================== 
Version 1.3 
----------- 
To remove the program, follow these steps: 
1. Click on the Start button, select Settings and then select
   Control Panel. 
2. In control panel, double click on Add/Remove Programs. 
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select System Shutdown in the 
   list of programs. 
4. Click on the Add/Remove button. 
5. In the Application Removal dialog, click the Yes button. 
6. You will need to remove any shortcuts you created.

Version 1.3S 
------------ 
To remove the program, follow these steps: 
1. Remove any shortcuts you created. 
2. Delete sd-sys.exe and readme.txt

SUPPORT 
======= 
Bug reports can be sent to davidmi@wolfenet.com or via US Mail to: 
David C. Miller 2911 Cedar Ave South 
Renton, WA 98055-5079

I will try to respond to requests for help. However since this is 
a free program it is not real high on my priority list.

Thank you! David C. Miller

Feel free to take a look at our web page. It is located at: 
http://www.wolfenet.com/~davidmi

PS. If you feel you must pay something for this application send 
$5.00 to your local animal shelter. 

VERSION HISTORY 
=============== 
1.0 Original program release. 
1.1 Corrected a grammatical error and missing message when the 
    program was run with out a command line switch. 
1.2 Corrected a misspelling on the help splash screen. 
1.3 Added code to allow the program to properly shutdown Windows 
    NT. Added a switch that allows a delay time and the ability to 
    cancel the shutdown. Modified the readme file to be more 
    descriptive. 
1.3S Smaller version that only includes the executable and readme 
     file. The executable file is identical. This version does not 
     include a setup routine. 
