JSutils for Computer Energy Saving and Energy Use Calculation
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Updated: 19-May-2009
JSutils Compact Disk

Installing CPUOff

Latest Version: 5.5
Size: 493KB
Released
25-March-2009
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This program is no longer being maintained.

Installation And Basic Configuration
Installation is simple just unzip the installer from the downloaded file, double click on the installer and follow the on screen instructions (when selected shortcuts are installed for all users). As well as installing the program this will also install the help pages. CPUOff can be installed over previous installations but it will need re-configuring if upgrading from versions prior to version 4.0 or if the configuration file is overwritten. Start the program and enter the registration code to start using CPUOff. By default the program runs in the System Tray, to access the configuration screen double click on the tray icon and then click the Configure button from the main screen. See Configuration for details of the parameters that can be varied. The default values should be fine for most applications if remote control is not used. If the program will not work properly check out the FAQ and Release Notes for suggestions. The program can only be installed and configured by a user with administrative privileges. Installing CPUOff Slave to the same location as CPUOff will only convert CPUOff into CPUOff Slave and vice versa provided you allow the installer to overwrite the old configuration file.

Shutting Down A Remote Computer
Install the CPUOff Slave (by selecting Slave from the program section of the installer) on the remote computer and configure the program with the IP address of the local computer. See Configuration for details of the other parameters that can be varied for the remote computer. You will also need to set the remote IP address on the local computer. The CPUOff Slave will not start minimised until it is configured. The program can only be installed by a user with administrative privileges.

Multiple Instances And Installations
It is only possible to run one instance of CPUOff at a time. CPUOff and CPUOff Slave can not be run at the same time on one computer. CPUOff and CPUOff Slave can only exist on the same computer if they are installed into different locations. Neither program can be run at the same time as CPUOff Lite. If CPUOff is in shutdown mode when an attempt to start a second instance occurs the error message will open beneath the first program window which will take priority.

Security
If remote shutdown is used this program may compromise network security, this depends on the network and any firewall configuration. You will need appropriate access privileges to the remote computer to use the slave program.