Application Launcher Freeware
Splat
Splat Freeware - Simple Program Launching and TerminationSimple Program Launching and Termination Splat (Simple Program Launching and Termination) enables you to launch multiple program, documents or folders with a single keyboard hotkey.You can configure as many hotkey profiles as you want and assign a custom combination of actions to each. You can easily set up a convenient hotkey to, let's say, launch your word processor, a calculator and a web browser.You can even specify the launch state (maximized, minimized etc.), add command-line arguments, set a process priority, and optionally skip the launch if the process is already running.In addition to the standard Run command to open files or folders, Splat offers advanced commands to close other programs, start/stop a Service, launch another profile or delay an action based on time or CPU usage.
Product Details
| Publisher | Skwire Empire(18) | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.1.8
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Last updated | Aug 11, 2015 |
| File Size | 1.05 Mb | Requirements | None |
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Advanced Launcher
Advanced Launcher Freeware - toolbar and tray launchertoolbar and tray launcher Advanced Launcher is a customizable toolbar and system tray launcher that can show several fully customizable toolbars at a time. Each toolbar button can either run an application (open a document) or show a multi-level customizable menu. Menus can also list the contents of folders (e.g. Programs folder from the Start menu or Desktop folder). You can create multiple toolbars and either place them on the desktop, dock them to the screen edges or minimize toolbars to the tray and access their menu by clicking on the tray icon.
Product Details
| Publisher | Alentum Software, Inc.(4) | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.41 | Last updated | Feb 26, 2009 |
| File Size | 601 Kb | Requirements | None |
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FlashTray
FlashTray Freeware - multifunctional system tray utilitymultifunctional system tray utility FlashTray is a multifunctional system tray utility that provides quick access to your favorite apps, websites and folders, as well as several useful system utilities, including a color picker, calendar, character map, screen magnifier and more. You can completely customize the tray menu and make it your own by adding shortcuts for folders, applications, documents and any of the provided tools.FlashTray also includes a powerful macro utility that can perform various task via keyboard hotkeys. The program comes pre-configured with a list of macro commands that can capture screenshots, insert text, mute the volume, resize windows, and more. If you feel up to it, you can create your own macro commands with the help of the provided macro language.
Product Details
| Publisher | BlackSun Software(4) | Price | Free |
| Version | 5.0
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Last updated | Apr 29, 2013 |
| File Size | 1.16 Mb | Requirements | None |
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MadAppLauncher
MadAppLauncher Freeware - mouseless application launchermouseless application launcher MadAppLauncher is a simple application launcher that provides quick access to all your favorite programs, documents and folders. A single keyboard hotkey brings up the main launchpad where each shortcut icon is assigned to a letter from your keyboard (QWERTY layout). Simply press the associated key on your keyboard to launch the item assigned to it. You can drag programs, folders or documents into the launchpad and easily arrange them the way you want. The launchpad is limited to 26 letter keys (+4 extra keys), however you can create multiple tabs to organize a large number of shortcuts efficiently.
Product Details
| Publisher | Roberto Concepcion | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.10.0.0
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Last updated | Mar 28, 2013 |
| File Size | 1.38 Mb | Requirements | None |
PStart
PStart Freeware - portable start menuportable start menu PStart is a portable start menu that can be installed on a USB drive or your local PC and provides quick access to programs and documents. You can organize your applications into custom groups and launch them by clicking on the associated icon. The program supports advanced launch parameters, scheduled runs and custom icons, and also offers an option to generate a autorun.inf file for use with CDs. PStart also includes a small notes organizer, a search feature and displays information about the hard drive space on your drive. Other features include backup/restore, customizable interface and an option to hide the launcher on the edge of your screen.
Product Details
| Publisher | PEGTOP Software | Price | Free |
| Version | 2.11 | Last updated | Jul 12, 2007 |
| File Size | 768 Kb | Requirements | None |
SlickRun
SlickRun Freeware - commandline launchercommandline launcher SlickRun is a floating command launcher utility ,that provides you with almost instant access to any program on your computer. It allows you to create command aliases (Magic Words), that , when typed, will launch the associated program, file or website. You can use SlickRun as a replacement for the RUN command, and define your own "Magic Words" to check your mail, launch a web search, lock or reboot your PC and more.
Product Details
| Publisher | Bayden Systems | Price | Free |
| Version | 4.4.9.3
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Last updated | Aug 29, 2020 |
| File Size | 1019 Kb | Requirements | None |
PaperPlane
PaperPlane Freeware - Launch your desktop like an iPadLaunch your desktop like an iPad PaperPlane is a smart application launcher that can make your Windows desktop look and feel like the desktop on an iPad or Mac.It neatly arranges your application and document icons in a full screen, multi-page grid. You can add shortcuts for applications, folders, documents, system commands and websites, and also group multiple folders into a submenu.To bring up the PaperPlane launcher, simply double-click on any empty space or your desktop. You can also use a keyboard hotkey or touch the lower left corner of your screen to bring up the launcher.Other features include support for multiple monitors, integrated backup and restore, animation effects and a customizable layout and look.
Product Details
| Publisher | itigic Co. Ltd. | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.0.0 | Last updated | Mar 11, 2016 |
| File Size | 2.16 Mb | Requirements | None |
7stacks
7stacks Freeware - group files into task bar stacksgroup files into task bar stacks 7stacks enables you to group the content of any folder into an icon stack that can be accessed from your desktop or the taskbar. Clicking on the stack icon will open a menu that allows you to navigate the folder content (including sub-folders), open files and launch programs. You can choose from a Mac-like stack or a menu stack, which will allow you to browse the folder content from a Windows-style context menu. There are several options to customize the appearance of each stack by changing the font size, layout style and stack icon. You can create multiple stacks and use them for quick access to frequently used files and folders or as application launchers for your favorite programs.
Product Details
| Publisher | Alastria Software | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.5 beta2 | Last updated | Jul 30, 2011 |
| File Size | 2.72 Mb | Requirements | None |
Executor
Executor Freeware - multi purpose launchermulti purpose launcher Executor is an advanced, customizable alternative for the Windows "Run" and "Search Programs" features. It pops up a small search dialog when you press WIN+Z and provides instant, as-you-type search results for any keyword you enter. By default, Executor will index all Desktop and Start Menu items and you can easily extend the scope of the search by adding additional folder locations.You can even add your own keyword commands to launch applications, access Windows features, open documents, run web searches and more. The program comes with a list of built-in commands that you can use to quickly access many system functions by simply typing a short keyword.Executor is customizable in many aspects, you can change the appearance by using different skins and tweak the search and indexing features to your preference.
Product Details
| Publisher | Martin Bresson | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.0.7
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Last updated | Apr 12, 2022 |
| File Size | 2.13 Mb | Requirements | None |
Appetizer
Appetizer Freeware - application launcherapplication launcher Appetizer is a customizable, open source application launcher that you can use to gain quick access to your favorite programs, files and folders. You can easily add shortcuts via drag and drop or use the provided tool to import items from the Start Menu or other folders. The launcher can be sized to your preference (see screenshots) and minimized to the system tray when not in use. Appetizer also includes a handy Multi-Launch option that allows you to launch multiple applications or documents with a single click. Other features include support for plugins and skins, custom icons and support for special Windows shortcuts.
Product Details
| Publisher | Laurent Cozic | Price | Free |
| Version | 1.4.7.508 | Last updated | Jul 08, 2011 |
| File Size | 2.13 Mb | Requirements | None |
