Launchy 2.1.2

3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 (71 votes)

(July 27, 2008)

Windows 2000/XP / Open Source / 2,085 downloads

Launchy is a free windows utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes.

  • Publisher

    Josh Karlin

  • Homepage

    Launchy

  • Uninstaller

    Yes

  • Latest Changes

    - Added Linux support! (KDE and Gnome both work, possibly others)

    - Added Google Calculator plugin (gcalc)

    - Added configurable default search to weby (all searches with no results default to google)

    - “/” and “\” now tab complete while file browsing

    - Added rescue mode to recover lost windows or forgotten hotkeys (in Linux run “launchy rescue” or use the start menu in windows)

    - Minimum transparency set to 15%

Reviews of Launchy

  1. 5 out of 5 stars
    zorty

    Reviewing 2.1.2 (Aug 8, 2008)

    it's a must have time saving addon.

  2. 5 out of 5 stars
    KayNine

    Reviewing 2.1.2 (Aug 8, 2008)

    Similar to www.executor.dk, which I used for months now. The ability to add plugins is a plus, the default skins and GUI also look better. I like both, haven't yet decided which one to keep.

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    Chaeska

    Reviewing 2.1.2 (Aug 7, 2008)

    I have a 32 bit system and since it's one of the very indispensable little programs for me I give it 5 out of 5 - I tried all other launchers I could find and Launchy is simply the best of the lot.

    @Jille: Launchy isn't a calculator... I think the 1/5 rating is for your inability to read...

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    Lythius

    Reviewing 2.1.2 (Aug 7, 2008)

    Um. I don't know what the other poster was thinking. This application works fine on my Vista x64 SP1 production system.

    Awesome application!

  5. 5 out of 5 stars
    AsianAngel

    Reviewing 2.1.2 (Aug 7, 2008)

    Loving this wonderful little app! ^__^

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