Should I remove AutoShutdown?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
41% remove it59% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.1 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Barefoot Productions
AutoShutdown
from Barefoot Productions, Inc.
Overview
AutoShutdown is a software program developed by Barefoot Productions. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 1.16 MB (1,220,195 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 and Windows XP. While about 31% of users of AutoShutdown come from the United States, it is also popular in Romania and SY.
Program details
URL: www.barefootinc.com/autoshutdown.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AutoShutdown
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\AUTOSH~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\AUTOSH~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 1.16 MB
Files installed by AutoShutdown
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ASIdle.dll - AutoShutdown Idle UI Library
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AutoShutdown - Copy.exe - AutoShutdown Application (AutoShutdown Utility Application)
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AutoShutdown.exe
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- AutoShutdown.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AutoShutdown' which loads as C:\Program Files\AutoShutdown\AutoShutdown.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove AutoShutdown?
You can uninstall AutoShutdown from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program AutoShutdown, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove AutoShutdown.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 27%
Win Vista (SP2) 9%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 41%
Keep it 59%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
45.45% |
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| Windows XP |
27.27% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.36% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.27% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.09% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.09% |
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Geography
31.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
31.25% |
| Romania |
18.75% |
| SY |
12.50% |
| Thailand |
12.50% |
| Argentina |
6.25% |
| Iran |
6.25% |
| Malaysia |
6.25% |
| Pakistan |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.27% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.27% |
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| GIGABYTE |
18.18% |
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| Acer |
18.18% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte EP35-DS3L |
33.33% |
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| HP Pavilion TS 15 Noteboo... |
22.22% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
11.11% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX280 ... |
11.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
11.11% |
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| Acer Aspire 4738G |
11.11% |
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