Should I remove Shutdown Automaton?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.4.1 |
80.00% |
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1.4 |
20.00% |
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Shutdown Automaton
from Giannikos
Overview
Shutdown Automaton is a software program developed by Giannikos. The most common release is 1.4.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The primary executable is named Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe. The setup package is about 2.01 MB (2,112,000 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 70% of users of Shutdown Automaton come from the United States, it is also popular in Sweden and Germany.
Program details
URL: sourceforge.net/projects/shutdownauto
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Giannikos\Shutdown Automaton\
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{0C9379D8-CEDE-4392-BF68-36C9561976DC}\shutdown_automaton_1.4.exe /x {0C9379D8-CEDE-4392-BF68-36C9561976DC}
Estimated size: 2.01 MB
Files installed by Shutdown Automaton
Program executable: | Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe |
Name: | Shutdown Automaton |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Giannikos\Shutdown Automaton\Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe |
MD5: | 4e111a75c2c4edf6a3f1e65be204bd56 |
Additional files:
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Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe - Shutdown Automaton
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Shutdown Automaton 1.4.1.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- Shutdown Automaton 1.4.1.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ShutdownAutomaton' and executes as C:\Program Files\Giannikos\Shutdown Automaton\Shutdown Automaton 1.4.1.exe.
- Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ShutdownAutomaton' and executes as C:\Program Files\Giannikos\Shutdown Automaton\Shutdown Automaton 1.4.exe.
How do I remove Shutdown Automaton?
You can uninstall Shutdown Automaton 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 Shutdown Automaton, 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 Shutdown Automaton.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 20%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Starter |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
Sweden |
10.00% |
Germany |
10.00% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Lenovo |
25.00% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
LENOVO 20236 |
25.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 660s |
25.00% |
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Compaq-Presario AY030AA-A... |
25.00% |
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Compaq Presario 061 RK513... |
25.00% |
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