Anyone using Enditall2 with XP?

I used to use Enditall2 (not listed on MG), with my old W98SE laptop to close down a lot of programs, in one hit, after finishing a net session. If you read the instructions, you can also use the program by creating a batch file to close down programs like your Firewall, AntiVirus, clipboard cutter, various protection programs, that are not required if you are not on the net, thus freeing up memory, and simplifying PC housekeeping, etc.

I've made up a batch file, for XP Pro, it runs and goes through the same motions / displays, as my old laptop, but doesn't close anything down. I'm stumped, for the moment.

Alternatively, can someone recommend a similar program that will allow me to close down 5-6 programs in one go, in a batch file, preferably? Bazza

 

I use enditall2.....if that's what you are askig. No problems at all.

 

Maybie you should try reinstalling it, that helped for me. It stopped working propperly after I defragged one day. That was weird...But then it worked again. I have a working link on my web page
http://jazagod.tripod.com/freesoftwarelinks.html

 

Thanks Guys, but are you using a batch file to close down 5-6 programs at one time. Enditall works for me if I select the ones that I want ot close or kill individually. But I want to use a batch file as I have done previously. Bazza

 

hey again.
I can't say I know exactly what you mean. When using End It all, you have a choice of what programs to protect from kill and end. just choose the ones to protect, then at the top of the screen select end it all(beside the scull and cross bones).
There is no need to make a batch file. cause it ends or kills( if selected ) all programs you did not select as protected. If that is not working, then un/re install.
Are we on the same page?

 

I know that you can select them, from the main screen and close / kill them that way.

I used to use a batch file (that's a hidden option in the readme file, I think) that shuts down 5-6 at one time. Much more convenient than selecting them from a menu.

As I said previously, it worked for me beautifully in W98SE. The batch file runs in XP Pro, but doesn't shut anything down. I may have to go back to the developer for help. I'd rather solve this through MG as it may help someone else looking for a similar solution.
Bazza

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I hear what you mean, but the way I am saying closes down % to 6,7,8 Or whatever also.
This way you don't have to do it one by one. I know that you don't want to close them one by one, but I am telling you, you dont need to create a batch file to close multiple programs at once....even on multiple drives.
I am sure i am on the same page as you, just different paragraphs.

 

Have not tried the batch method way. Only thing I can think of is have you got the batch file set to 'kill' not 'close'?

Also I think the developer got threatened with a law suit so I don't know if he will be any help.

 

Thanks Guys. Yes I have it set to kill not close.

I know I can select more than 1 at a time (I probably did not make that clear) from the "menu" but I am trying to do the same tasks automatically (via the batch file) rather than select the same programs over and over, each time, from the menu.

Hope that makes it a bit clearer.

Anyone come across another program that will do the same thing? Bazza

 

Googling, I came across the TASKKILL command (in XP pro only, not XP Home) on

http://forums.techguy.org/dos-pda-other/371425-ending-programs-using-msdos.html

Further investigations / experiments, are under way. Bazza

 

A google link that may be of interest, and further research. Bazza

http://www.google.com/search?as_q=&num=20&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&btnG=Google+Search&as_epq=taskkill&as_oq=xp&as_eq=&lr=lang_en&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=&safe=images

 

Anyone using TASKKILL in batch mode. I've tried various parameters, as per M$, but cannot get them to work.

Batch file as follows: Without the ====, of course

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taskkill /pid 3732
taskkill /pid 2684
taskkill /pid 2492
taskkill /pid 3660
pause

taskkill /f /pid 2484
taskkill /f /pid 3732
taskkill /f /pid 2684
taskkill /f /pid 2492
taskkill /f /pid 3660
pause

TASKKILL /F /IM c:\keepers\zonealarm\zlclient.exe
pause

taskkill /pid 3732 /pid 2684 /pid 2492 /pid 3660 /pid 2484
pause

rem 2484 = ZA free
rem 3732 = Trillian
rem 2684 = 101 clips
rem 2492 = cookiepatrol.exe
rem 3660 = leechget.exe
=============================

There are 3 different possible option parameters above, some of which may not be correct.

I've tried running the batch file through Start-->Run, then cmd, then enter the batch file.
I've also tried double clicking via Explorer, and also as a magicword through SlickRun.

Any ideas anyone? If your batch file works, please post it here. Bazza

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Another thing to try instead of taskkill is the following:

Example:

net stop "avast! Antivirus" /y <----- this will stop avast from running (it will still be in the taskbar though).

net start <----- shows all started services....

 

Thanks, theefool.
I'd like something that also removes them from the taskbar as well, if possible.
I will give it a try though. Bazza

PS: Does net... only relate to network stuff or does it also work on a standalone PC.
Guess I should try it and not bother you again. Baz

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Can the net command be run in a batch file, as well? Bazza

 

@jazagod, 2 x PM's sent to you today. Bazza

 

>> Anyone using Enditall2 with XP? Alternatively, can someone recommend a similar program that will allow me to close down 5-6 programs in one go, in a batch file, preferably? Bazza <<

Hi Bazza...

I used End-It-All for years and liked it a lot - but it hasn't really been updated recently. There is currently a tiny freeware utility available called SmartClose which is definitely a handy tool that allows you to close all currently running programs [or pick and choose which ones that you want to close down]. This is a task that is often required to minimize conflicts - since I am always testing freeware software installations (or during defrag operations). This can be a tedious task when performed manually; shutting each task and service down one-by-one, and usually requires a restart to get all my programs back up and running.

With SmartClose however, the entire process is simplified and automatic, as it stores the running program information is a system snapshot and not only closes all [or your particular choice of] applications for you, but also restarts/restores them later. It also automatically skips over any applications or services that are required for the Windows system to run; and you can "choose" which programs that you want to shut down or leave "protected" - still running, that is.

The program can be customized in various aspects, and a quick wizard also allows you to exclude programs from being closed or restored. In addition, it supports services, as well as Explorer and Internet Explorer windows and saves their current location, so they can be restored properly.

I particularly like the two wizards: the Close Programs wizard, for closing all the programs, and especially the Restore wizard, to restore a system snapshot. Both provide an intuitive and easy-to-use and follow interface with the latest Windows 2000/XP wizard style - and assist you step by step.

This is a fairly new program; it only came out in March of 2005 - I've used SmartClose [almost daily] for about 10 months and it has worked flawlessly; however I recommend a thorough read of the website information [SmartClose has a tiny FAQ page]. This will go a long way and the program / utility does require a little configuration in order to work at maximum efficiency.

SmartClose currently doesn't include any documentation or HELP files, but the developer "claims" that the next major release will likely include a help file. If you have any questions about the program, you can e-mail them to the developer [BM-productions info@bm-productions.tk].

Good Luck!

 

Thanks COMPUABLE. That sounds exactly what I am looking for. I've had no luck with End-it-All on XP Pro. TASKKILL doesn't work for me either. I think the NET command works for networked PC's. Like you I like to close down programs in a batch, rather than one by one. I use it to unload all the programs that I load when on the net, after I exit from the net. Also I like to close down as much as possible when I do my daily PC housekeeping régime. Will report back after trialling it. Bazza

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Thanks, COMPUABLE, for SmartClose. I finally figured it out. Not the most intuitive program to start going. I finally set it to close everything except the protected files and a couple of others I like to keep running. My TOSHIBA laptop has a lot of TOSHIBA processes running, as well as various ATI graphic processes. Normally when I bootup and load the stuff I need for the Internet (firewall, AV, etc) I end up with 56 processes running.

After exiting the Internet and running SmartClose, the number of processes running on my XP Pro SP2 laptop falls from 56 to 24 (unbelievable, after I manually close Avast and Zone Alarm) and freed memory (RAM) has increased from 673mb free to 779mb free (laptop has 1 gig of RAM), thus freeing up of over 100mb (around 12% extra freed up).

Laptop appears to be still working as usual with 24 processes only. Further testing on this is required as I am not sure of the importance of the 32 “killed processes”, particularly the TOSHIBA and ATI ones.

Have to refine it further by RTFM to be able to close ZA and Avast, as well.

One thing I wish SmartClose had, is the ability to print out a list of all processes left after running it. A list of closed, running invisible, processes etc., would come in handy for further investigation. I will try and printscreen them out as a temporary measure.

So far, so good. Thanks again, COMPUABLE. Bazza

 

>> Thanks, COMPUABLE, for SmartClose. I finally figured it out. One thing I wish SmartClose had is the ability to print out a list of all processes left after running it. A list of closed, running invisible, processes etc., would come in handy for further investigation. I will try and print screen them out as a temporary measure. So far, so good. Thanks again, COMPUABLE. << Bazza

Hi again Bazza! Oh anytime! Glad it worked out for you…

That's a great idea – You should definitely consider contacting the developer(s) and give them your feedback regarding giving the SmartClose program the ability to print out a list of all processes left after running it. I contacted the company that developed it - BM-productions - when the first version of the program was released and they were very receptive. I believe that I got a reply which was very thoughtful and detailed in about two or three days.

SmartClose v1.0 only came out March 1, 2005 and Smart Close v1.1 was released about a week later on March 9, 2005 which fixed a problem with some antivirus programs, such as McAfee AntiVirus, could falsely detect the SmartClose executable as a Trojan (BackDoor-ASB.b.dll).

I love using that program because like - I mentioned before - the steps that I had to use to shut down all of the running programs and services [previous to having SmartClose] were repetitive and tiresome to say the least. Another nice feature it has is the ability to take a "System Snapshot" - just in case something goes wrong. This is particularly useful to me whenever I'm testing out new freeware or shareware and using SmartClose at the same time.

As for "EndItAll" - I believe the final release of the PC Magazine program EndItAll2 was last updated somewhere around November of 2001. I also think it is no longer freeware; but is registerware. EndItAll2 has been superseded by another PC Magazine utility called TaskPower 2 which will also close or kill any or all applications or protect applications from being terminated.

While using TaskPower 2, users can also "export data" to use with other applications or save for historical purposes. I think they charge around 8 bucks or so for it, but it might be worth checking out TaskPower 2 - if listing the export data regarding processes is very important to you.

Good Luck!

 

COMPUABLE, right now I'm really happy with SmartClose.
It doesn't like closing down Zone Alarm and a couple of the Avast processes. I close them down manually after running SmartClose.

From what I remember End-it-All didn't close those down either.
I guess the ZA and Avast programmers thought of a way to stop third party closedowns.

End-it-All is still available free if you google for it.

I will contact BM-productions, as you suggest.

TaskPower 2 is another option, as you mention, but I am happy with SmartClose at present.

The reduction in running processes from over 50 to around 22 is a big bonus as there were Toshiba and ATI stuff I wouldn't have been game to close on a permanent basis.
As mentioned earlier, all still appears OK after running SmartClose (so far).

I think shutdown is also slightly quicker, as not so many processes to close. Bazza