Issue:
Notify users is missing or grayed out in PowerChute Network Shutdown on my Windows system.
Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
Environment:
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019, Hyper-V, 2022, 2025, Azure HCI
Cause:
Starting with the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft removed the messaging service from their OS. PowerChute relied on this messaging service.
Solution:
1 - A third party messaging service can be scripted to send messages.
- For help writing command files for use with PowerChute Network Shutdown, see Kbase Command file not running within PowerChute: How to check correct syntax usage.
2 - Review Kbase Messaging service for PowerChute Network Shutdown running on Windows.
Released for: Schneider Electric Malaysia
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