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        Active ShutDown

Section(s): Utilities
Published on Apr 20, 2004.
Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
Rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 4 votes.

Active ShutDown (ASD) is a freeware utility for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 that allows you to shutdown or reboot your Windows session with the one mouse click. When ASD is running, an accurate miniature icon appears on the taskbar on the end opposite the "Start" button. When you double click it with the left mouse button, it shutdowns or reboots your computer. You can set a keyboard shortcut for any action - shutdown, reboot and logoff. Also, ASD can automatically terminate applications if they are not responding.