One click will do any of the following actions:
* Restart Windows
* Shut the machine down
* Log out the current user

After clicking the shortcut icon, you have 10 seconds to cancel the operation. During that time, you can also switch to one of the other options.

Project has been tested with 32-bit XP and 64-bit bit versions of Vista and Windows 7. This project was created for the author's personal use and was published for you convenience. It may or may not work on your machine. The only known requirement is .NET 3.0, but might run on older versions of .NET.

Version 1.5 adds:
* The ability to trigger cause your firmware (BIOS or UEFI) to start on the next boot
* The ability to have the advanced Windows boot options shown on the next boot.
* Tooltips for all controls
* Timer resets if you click one of the mode buttons that isn't selected.

Features

  • Restart your machine with one click
  • Cancel a restart (within 10 seconds)
  • Change your mind about the operation type
  • Can also log you out or shut down the machine (without a restart)

Project Samples

Project Activity

See All Activity >

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

Follow SmartRestart

SmartRestart Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
Outgrown Windows Task Scheduler? Icon
Outgrown Windows Task Scheduler?

Free diagnostic identifies where your workflow is breaking down—with instant analysis of your scheduling environment.

Windows Task Scheduler wasn't built for complex, cross-platform automation. Get a free diagnostic that shows exactly where things are failing and provides remediation recommendations. Interactive HTML report delivered in minutes.
Download Free Tool
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Reviews

Be the first to post a review of SmartRestart!

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

.NET/Mono

Programming Language

C#

Related Categories

C# Systems Administration Software, C# Hardware Platform

Registered

2014-11-23