Windows Shutdown Control

A simple GUI-based Windows application to schedule system actions like shutdown, restart, log off, or hibernate after a set time.

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Features

• Set Timer: Specify hours, minutes, and seconds until the action occurs.
• Choose Action: Options to:
  • Shutdown
  • Restart
  • Log Off
  • Hibernate
• Countdown Display: Shows the remaining time until the chosen action.
• Cancel Timer: Cancel the scheduled action anytime before the countdown ends.
• Warning Notifications: Option to receive a warning notification before the system action is executed.
• Error Handling: Ensures invalid inputs (e.g., negative time or zero time) are properly handled.

How to Use

1. Download the Executable:

   • Download the .exe file from the Releases section of this repository.
   • No installation required; just run the executable directly.

2. Set the Timer:

   • Enter the desired time (hours, minutes, and seconds).
   • Select the action you want to perform (Shutdown, Restart, Log Off, Hibernate).
   • Optionally enable warning notifications before the action is triggered.

3. Start Timer:

   • Click "Start Timer" to start the countdown.
   • The remaining time will be displayed.

4. Cancel the Timer:

   • Click "Cancel Shutdown" to abort the scheduled action at any time.

How to Build From Source

If you prefer to run the Python source code or build the executable yourself:

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.x must be installed on your system.
• Install the required dependencies by running:

  pip install tkinter
  

Running the Source Code:

Clone this repository or download the shutdown_timer.py file.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/shutdown-timer.git
cd shutdown-timer

Run the script:

python shutdown_timer.py

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.