Shutter for Windows

Overview of the tool

Shutter is a free Windows utility developed by den4b that automates PC shutdowns based on a variety of conditions. It sits in the Software utilities category under Automation and is designed to let the system power off automatically when specified criteria are met.

Downloads and usage figures

• The program has been listed in our catalog since 2005 and has accumulated 41,246 total downloads.
• In the most recent week it recorded 35 new installations.
• Shutter is lightweight and occupies less disk space than many other utilities in its category.
• It has a strong user base in countries such as Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Poland.

Compatibility and language

Shutter version 3.3 is offered in English and is compatible with Windows platforms starting with Windows 98 and later releases. The most recent update was released on 2013-10-28.

Suggested alternative

If you’re considering other options, PowerOff Free is a commonly recommended alternative.

Recent fixes and improvements

• Restored saving of user settings so options are preserved even when the system is shutting down.
• Fixed an issue where captured screenshots would stop appearing after several page refreshes.
• Addressed memory-leak problems caused by the web interface’s screenshot feature.
• Removed the text caret that used to appear in the shutdown notification.
• Changed the shutdown dialog’s button label from “Continue” to “Action” for clearer intent.
• Added a visual progress indicator to the shutdown notification so users can see shutdown progress.