shutdownBlocker

shutdownBlocker is a nifty little tool that helps keep your computer safe from sneaky installers that might restart your system without any heads-up.

Easy to Use and Setup

This software doesn’t even need installation, which is pretty cool! You just unzip it to wherever you want on your computer. Once you launch it, you’ll see a simple and friendly interface where you can choose to allow or block shutdowns.

Stay in Control While Experimenting

It’s super important to keep this app running while you're testing out programs with those not-so-great installers. But don’t worry about it hogging your system's resources; shutdownBlocker is lightweight and can hang out quietly in the system tray until you need it.

No Tray Icon? No Problem!

If you've got too many icons cluttering your system tray, you can easily set shutdownBlocker to run without showing an icon. Just hop into the Settings menu, and you're good to go!

A Handy Utility for All Users

The main idea behind this tool is to help users avoid unwanted shutdowns that could happen because of apps or even Windows updates—especially annoying when you're in the middle of something important! Plus, it can block shutdown commands coming from other sources and even stop local shutdown.exe calls.

Administrative Rights Are Key!

Since there’s a timeout feature involved, you'll want to run shutdownBlocker with administrative rights. If you want peace of mind knowing that all potential shutdown triggers are handled smoothly, check the box for “run this program as an administrator.” It makes things easier!

A Must-Have for Developers and Beta Testers

If you're into developing apps or frequently trying out beta versions, having control over when your computer restarts is crucial. That’s where shutdownBlocker really shines!