Shutdown PC on detection of an application close

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I'm wondering if I can use Application::ApplicationExit Event to cause my computer to shutdown if someone exits out of an app like Sticky Notes. Is here someone who could maybe provide some sample code on how I could do this? Very basic knowledge of coding. Your help is appreciated.

What I have tried:

I've tried to use Visual Studio Code to get a rough sketch, but this is all over my head.

Posted 9-Feb-18 4:59am

Giiman95

Updated 9-Feb-18 5:14am

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Richard Deeming 9-Feb-18 11:04am

Why? It sounds like you're writing malware.

Giiman95 9-Feb-18 11:08am

Not trying to write malware. I've got some idiot classmates who think it's funny to get on my account. Until I can get some more protection, this is was my next best idea.

F-ES Sitecore 9-Feb-18 11:10am

Change your password.

If this was possible then malware would do it.

Richard Deeming 9-Feb-18 11:11am

That's why it's always a good idea to lock your workstation whenever you leave it! :)

Win+L should work on most versions of Windows.

OriginalGriff 9-Feb-18 11:44am

Even if you could, that wouldn't solve that problem: ALT+TAB or just the windows key will get them to any other app they want without closing anything.
As Richard says: if you don't want people using your account, don't leave your computer logged in and walk away.

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-09T05:11:00

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No.
The Application.ApplicationExit Event only fires when the current application is exiting, not when a different application is closed.
It is possible to detect when a different app closes, but as Richard has said what you are trying to do sounds like malware; it's difficult to think of a legitimate reason for doing this.
And we do not condone, support, or assist in the production of malicious code in any way, form, or manner. This is a professional site for professional developers.

Posted 9-Feb-18 5:11am

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Giiman95 12-Feb-18 9:53am

Hi there. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I want to go ahead an restate that my intention is not malicious. The problem I am running into was that those who had admin rights could simply go into control panel and remove my password. They were doing it when I wasn't in class. Their admin rights have been removed, but I am still thinking of adding something like a 2 factor authentication key of some sort and working on creating some new user groups to try and restrict more access. Thank you OriginalGriff for your solution.