Find and Run Robot for Windows

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Download.com staffNovember 5, 2025

Small and swift, Find and Run Robot makes searching files and launching programs go faster than a Black Friday deal. Also known as FARR, the program is great for those who love options. If you're the indecisive type, you may want to stay clear.

Running in your system tray, FARR is innocuous and uses little RAM. Hit the Pause/Break key to bring up the launching window; as you type, FARR narrows down your choices. In that sense, FARR functions like many other launchers. Search results are numbered and automatically sorted using built-in scoring systems unique to the program. If you want returned-result number nine, for example, simply type ALT+9 and hit enter--there's no need to touch the mouse or continue typing a longer string. A Launch History tab keeps track of what you've launched.

While the launching and searching functions are fairly basic, the options are almost overwhelming. Users can do nearly anything with the app, from adjusting the font size, style, and color to monitoring your clipboard, taking basic screen captures, Web searches, customizing hot keys, and calculation functions. FARR is also fully portable, making this a must-have whether you're on a desktop or a laptop.

Find and Run Robot for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 21, 2015

Latest update: November 5, 2025

Version: 2.239.03

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 11

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Total Downloads: 29,820

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.2/5

20 User Votes

Amazing program launcher!!
wongjaiNovember 19, 2010
Pros
Best launcher I've used. It seems almost intelligent, plus with customization, one could make it do incredible things. Love it!! The designer is a genius!
Cons
No complains.
Summary
An excellent launcher
riyaz_mdOctober 17, 2010
Pros
Pretty customizable
Cons
UI can be improved
Summary
Nice product, I've replaced FARR as my launcher from launch
Fast and low memory!
caseydavisOctober 10, 2010
Pros
Fast Low memory usage Learns and re-ranks from past searches! Tons of options Live searching -no index!
Cons
None! May seem confusing to those who have never used a keystroke launcher before.
Summary
I switch to this program because Launchy's memory leak problem was getting out of control. Other than Launchy this is the only keystroke launcher I have found that will learn/rerank resaults based on your selections. For example to launch Opera the first time I had to type "Oper" before it selected Opera. The next time I just typed "op" and Opera was the first result! The memory usage of FARR is also very good. After extended use it only uses 12mb of ram. I've seen Launchy use up to 200mb after a few days. This is because FARR doesn't use and index so the only thing in memory is the program. This lack of an index also gives you up to date resaults with out constant reindexing. This program has tons of features, and options but the two described above are what make this program awesome and a great replacement for you favorite keystroke launcher.
Great, but unnecessary for Vista and up
giggedyguyOctober 17, 2009
Pros
Does what it says
Cons
Not a con, but Vista and up already has this function. Just click Start and at the bottom is your search box. Type in the first few letters and your done.
Summary
searching only for c drive
sr2uJanuary 31, 2009
Pros
search is simple and efficient, but only for c drive.
Cons
not able to search for files or folders in other drives
Summary
searching only for c drive
So far so good. I am the original "dummy"! More later!
PapaDadZDecember 30, 2008
Pros
Love the 'finder' part! Still working on the 'run' part!
Cons
Too complicated! lacks simplicity in search parameter explanations. Nooeds more 'KISS'.
Summary
Fast but a bit overwhelming at first! Only used it briefly in my research but still trying to figure out better approaches. Any help I can get please! PapaDadZ @ superzipzap@earthlink.net<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Dec 30, 2008<p/>That is 'NEEDS more 'KISS' ! Did not run spell check!
Does the job
OwynDecember 23, 2008
Pros
Worked out of the box. Remembers and prioritizes previous selections.
Cons
Bit of a learning curve to figure out it's options (there are a lot). Prefers to use a special update application. Disabled, will use Download.Com notification of updates.
Summary
Works. Staying on my Vista system as a base application.
it's very good
sharmeerDecember 17, 2008
Pros
very easy to find anything and anywhere in my computer
Cons
nothing say anything at this moment
Summary
Simple and Simply WORKS!!
gringoviejo49December 10, 2008
Pros
Unobtrusive, very quick and it works 90% of the time. Not flashy, but gets the job done.
Cons
None yet, have been using it only a week so far.
Summary
I have been using "Start Ease" for years (Which is offered by PC World) and it has done a decent job. I rate Start Ease as 6 on a on a scale of 1 to 10. So far, Find and Run Robot 2.30.01, gets an 8 out of 10.
More than a bit of over-reaching.
Pete RobinsonDecember 10, 2008
Pros
A good idea, but not yet what I'd like to see.
Cons
Too many responses with not enough discrimination as to file-types/actions.
Summary
I couldn't use it and uninstalled it.

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