Launchy

• Version: 2.5
• Downloads Count: 51,631
• License Type: Free
• Price: Free
• Date Added: Jun 16, 2010
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP
• File Size: 4.445 MB
• Author: Josh Karlin

Most recent User Reviews for Launchy

• Reviewed by: raymerriam

  06-22-2010

  Duration of ownership: 1 Days

  Strengths: None.

  Weaknesses: Everything.

  Overall Evaluation: Why do people think this is faster than clicking an icon in Quick Launch or even the Start Menu? I tried this and it actually took longer to launch a program. This is just dumb. I still use XP; I've tried Win 7 and I hate the new Start Menu with everything lumped together--again, they made it more difficult for someone like me. I'm sure it was done to make the OS dead-simple for the masses, mostly people who shouldn't even be let near a computer. I've been using computers for 23 years, starting with a Commodore 64 and working my way up through PC compatibles and have been building my own computers for 15 years. So many programs are being dumbed down in the same way and are now harder for me to use. Word 2010 now take3s more steps to print a file than Word 2002/2003 does. I could go on and on with similar examples, but you get my point.

• Reviewed by: CAVE

  03-06-2007

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: Quick way to launch programs, folders, search or shutdown the computer. Excellent for keyboard users.

  Weaknesses: A little heavy on resources, and there is a learning curve for non-tech users.

  Overall Evaluation: Formerly I used SlickRun for starting programs, and now I believe this is the replacement. It is very fast, and if you use keywords in Firefox it will go to those web pages almost instantly. Using Google search + tab, then your search item is also instant. Looking for movies, dictionary and other search items is just as fast. The only negative thing I can see is the documentation is not friendly for non-tech users, which would require a learning curve to get used to setting folders and extensions. It is a 'keeper' for keyboard users. Others need to give it a day or two to get used to it and then you will never give it up. (¯`·._.·ns¢ävË·._.·´¯) www.nscave.com

• Reviewed by: gatorguy

  02-27-2007

  Duration of ownership: 10 Months

  Strengths: Makes it a lot easier to find programs or files in a bloated start menu. JUstt start typing and eventually it will find the file or program you're looking for. With the final version, 1.0, there are even more options. It has earned a permanent spot in my tool box.

  Weaknesses: Uses a little too much memory for my tastes, but that depends on the number of programs you tell it to index.

  Overall Evaluation: I love it!