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Windows Apps for Launchers

The Launchers category offers various utility to quickly manage and access your favorite programs such as file shortcut software and application docks.

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Launchy

Free
Index programs in your Start menu and launch them via keystrokes.
Windows
Launchy
RocketDock logo

RocketDock

Free
Get an animated and alpha blended application launcher.
Windows
RocketDock
Executor logo

Executor

Free
Search for and launch programs, sites, or files quickly and easily with lots of additional features.
Windows
Executor

Keybreeze Desktop

Free to try
Press a hotkey and type a keyword to perform almost any task on your computer.
Windows
Keybreeze Desktop
Find and Run Robot logo

Find and Run Robot

Free
Find a program or document you need by entering a first letter.
Windows
Find and Run Robot
Winstep Nexus Dock logo

Winstep Nexus Dock

Free
Access your most frequently used applications from a customizable dock on your desktop.
Windows
Winstep Nexus Dock
SlickRun logo

SlickRun

Free
Create command aliases for launching app.
Windows
SlickRun

Enso Launcher

Free
Access your applications and windows instantly using easily remembered keystrokes.
Windows
Enso Launcher

XWindows Dock

Free
Organize your desktop and manage the applications.
Windows
XWindows Dock
LogonStudio logo

LogonStudio

Free
Customize your Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 logon screen.
Windows
LogonStudio
PC Auto Shutdown logo

PC Auto Shutdown

Free to try
Automate your PC log off, shutdown, power off, reboot, and hibernate functions.
Windows
PC Auto Shutdown
XLaunchpad logo

XLaunchpad

Free
Install Mac OSX Launchpad for Windows and get instant access to all your apps.
Windows
XLaunchpad
AutoExit logo

AutoExit

Free
Shutdown, reboot, log off, and lock your computer instantly on specified time.
Windows
AutoExit
System Scheduler logo

System Scheduler

Free
Launch specific programs at specific times.
Windows
System Scheduler
Free Launch Bar logo

Free Launch Bar

Free
Speed up the launching of your applications.
Windows
Free Launch Bar

Quick Menu Builder

Free
Create custom menus for your autorun CDs and applications.
Windows
Quick Menu Builder
RK Launcher logo

RK Launcher

Free
Launch application shortcuts on a visually pleasing bar.
Windows
RK Launcher

Brutus

Free
Log off, lock, restart, or shut down your computer automatically.
Windows
Brutus
DOSShell logo

DOSShell

Free
Run your favorite old games and software on your contemporary PC.
Windows
DOSShell
StartUp logo

StartUp

Free
Improve your Windows loading time.
Windows
StartUp
Auto Shutdown Genius logo

Auto Shutdown Genius

Free to try
Turn off, log off, lock, save screen, and make your computer sleep automatically.
Windows
Auto Shutdown Genius
HotKeyz logo

HotKeyz

Free
Open files, folders, and applications via hot-keys or shortcuts.
Windows
HotKeyz
Tiles logo

Tiles

Free to try
View and manage your running applications.
Windows
Tiles
True Launch Bar logo

True Launch Bar

Free to try
Combine your shortcuts in groups saving working space on your desktop.
Windows
True Launch Bar
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