DownOff
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Latest
Version:2.1
Size: 499KB
Released
11-September-2008
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Check the Release Notes and Known Issues
for items not covered here.
What Are The Advantages Of DownOff?
DownOff can be used to monitor downloads and file transfers and control computer shutdown based on download rate. You can define when the functions are activated and get the opportunity to cancel
shutdown. There is flexibility in the timing. An open program will not stop computer shutdown. A readily accessible
history of use is available. It can apply to all users making configuration easy
and consistent.
My Registration Code Didn't Arrive!
Check out the Registration FAQ for possible causes.
My Registration Code Doesn't Work!
Check out the Registration FAQ for possible causes.
Can Remote Shutdown Be Used On A System Running A DHCP Server?
Yes provided you use the computer names but if you use DownOff with
IP addresses the computers with DownOff or DownOff Slave installed
must have the IP addresses set to fixed on the DHCP server.
Does DownOff Work On Both 32bit And 64 bit Operating Systems?
DownOff is designed to work on WIndows 2000 Service Pack 4 (32bit),
Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition Service Pack 1 (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition Release 2 Service Pack 1 (32bit
and 64 bit), Windows XP (32bit), Windows XP (32bit) SP1 2 & 3, WIndows Vista - all variants
(32bit and 64 bit), WIndows Vista SP1 - all variants
(32bit and 64 bit). Windows NT, 95, 98 & ME are NOT
supported.
Are There Any Issues Using DownOff on WIndows Vista With User Account Control Turned On ?
There are no known issues when UAC is enabled on Vista.
Can DownOff Be Installed Over An Existing Version?
Yes, there are no known problems installing over the top of an
existing installation. You will be given the opportunity to either keep or discard the configuration file when upgrading. The existing configuration file will be
copied to DownOff.old.
Why Does DownOff Stop Without Shutting Down The Local Computer?
This could be caused by a firewall program blocking the operation
of DownOff in which case add DownOff to the list of acceptable
programs.
Why Does DownOff Stop Without Shutting Down The Remote
Computer?
This could be caused by a firewall program blocking the operation
of the DownOff Slave or communications with DownOff on the local
or remote computer in which case add DownOff to the list of acceptable
programs on the remote and or local computer.
Why Does The Computer Hibernate Before The
Time Set In DownOff?
This is usually because the computer is set to hibernate in the
operating system - check Power Options from the control panel.
Why Does The Computer Go Into Standby Before Before DownOff Can Operate?
This is usually because the computer is set to go to Standby in the operating
system - check Power Options from the control panel.
Are the Slave programs from AllOff, CPUOff, KeyOff and LANOff compatible
with DownOff?
No they are incompatible because the data sent uses program specific addressing.
How Much Network Bandwidth Does Communications To The Slave Use?
Very little - approximately 4KB/Sec per slave.
How Much Memory Does The Program Use?
This is dependent on the operating system and program state but
will be between 1.2MB and 4MB.
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