At the core of APC PowerChute Personal Edition is graceful unattended shutdown, which in the event of an extended power outage prevents potential data corruption. Designed for exceptional usability, it provides first-time users with optimal Protection based on APC industry-leading power management expertise. Experienced users will appreciate the ability to tailor the software's behavior to their individual circumstances.
Compatibility
• Compatible with Back-UPS models: Back-UPS ES, Back-UPS CS, Back-UPS LS, Back-UPS RS and Back-UPS Pro
• PowerChute Personal Edition OS compatibility: This software supports numerous operating systems and processors.
Convenience
• Exclusive silent operation at night: Ensures you won't lose sleep over your PC power protection
• Context-sensitive Help: Jargon-free, context-sensitive help answers questions quickly
• Installation: Fast, easy installation takes the guesswork out of configuration for first-time users
Manageability
• Automatic self-test: Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced
• Status at a glance: Quickly assess power status
• Power performance: Summarizes power problems such as blackouts and electrical noise over time
Protection
• Hibernation: Preserves entire state of system and speeds time to recovery
• Operating system shutdown: Prevents possible data corruption by performing graceful, unattended operating system shutdown in the event of an extended power outage or computer power problem
Note: Features vary by Back-UPS model and by operating system.
PowerChute Personal Edition is now being directly replaced by PowerChute Serial Shutdown.
