The exitwin sample in Compaq Visual Fortran (CVF) is a demonstration program designed to illustrate how a Fortran application can interact with the Windows operating system to initiate system-level shutdown actions. Key Aspects of the ExitWin Sample:
Purpose: It demonstrates how to log off, restart, or shut down the Windows operating system from within a Fortran program.
Functionality: When executed, the application typically asks the user whether they want to continue with the shutdown procedure.
GUI Management: It is a Windows application that uses Win32 API calls to manage the graphical user interface (GUI) and perform system actions.
Customization: The sample can be compiled to either log the user off or reboot the computer, showcasing the use of the ExitWindowsEx API function.
This sample is typically found within the documentation or sample files of the Compaq Visual Fortran Roadmap to the Visual Fortran Samples.
If you are trying to run this sample on a modern system, let me know, and I can tell you about using a virtual machine or modern compiler alternatives. Compaq Visual Fortran Programmer’s Guide – XLsoft.com
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