VB 6 - remove/hide system shutdown counter | shutdown shell command

To remove or hide the system shutdown counter in Visual Basic 6 (VB6), you can utilize the AbortSystemShutdown function from the advapi32.dll library. This function allows you to cancel a pending system shutdown.

Here's an example of how you can use this function in VB6 to hide the system shutdown counter:

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Private Declare Function AbortSystemShutdown Lib "advapi32.dll" Alias "AbortSystemShutdownA" _

    (ByVal lpMachineName As String) As Long



Private Sub HideShutdownCounter()

    AbortSystemShutdown vbNullString

End Sub

The AbortSystemShutdown function cancels a pending shutdown without requiring any parameters. By calling this function in your VB6 application, you can effectively hide the system shutdown counter.

To use this code, simply call the HideShutdownCounter sub when you want to hide the shutdown counter. You can trigger this sub in response to a specific event or condition in your application.

Note that using this function should be handled with caution, as it can interfere with the normal shutdown process. Make sure to use it appropriately and inform the user about any changes to the system shutdown behavior.

Additionally, keep in mind that VB6 is an older technology, and it may be beneficial to consider migrating to a more modern platform or framework if possible.