Hot Keyboard for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 24, 2015

This free application executes macros with little effort, but disables a fundamental feature. Though it includes a setup wizard, configuring Hot Keyboard is a breeze. Its uncomplicated interface lets you import and export existing macros or create one by simply clicking on Add. Choose the action to be performed such as open a file, launch your browser, volume control, or record keystrokes among others, then assign a hot key and you're done. Although we can record keyboard and mouse actions, the playback feature is reserved for the upsell version. On the plus side, you can create a hot key to execute Hot Keyboard, start recording macros, or show a reference card for a quick listing of macros you've previously created. Set your tasks to begin daily, weekly, monthly, or on a specific day and time. This software is useful for executing most computer operations, but those needing a macro creator for repetitive keystrokes and mouse movements should keep shopping.

Hot Keyboard for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 19, 2005

Latest update: August 24, 2015

Version: 2.7

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows 95
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 8,922

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.2/5

5 User Votes

Simple and useful.
DatalyssSeptember 4, 2008
Pros
Excellent for assigning hotkeys to common tasks.
Cons
No hotkeys for Winamp volume.
Summary
Works but, Uninstallation is bugged!
giant090860June 7, 2008
Pros
Worked, I was just testing it to see if I should put it on my sisters computer.
Cons
When I uninstalled it, Spybot Search & Destroy came up and it started asking me for permission to remove all of my startup programs. If I didn't have Spybot on my computer, all of my startup programs would have been removed!<p>In fact, I didn't read what Spybot had to say when I was uninstalling, so I kept clicking "ok" until I realized that it was removing other Startup Programs!<p>I'm not going to install this on my sister's computer.<p>Now I have to figure out what programs I removed from startup.<p>DO NOT UNINSTALL THIS PROGRAM
Summary
This is a Limited free version
mixedmouseApril 3, 2008
Pros
Nothing, I don't like being deceived.
Cons
"Limitations: No limitations" <- Not True. This is the free version, If you want to use certain features you have to get the pro version
Summary
Automate your daily repetitve PC work with Hot-Keyboard
motorizeMarch 22, 2008
Pros
I work in a very high pace call center ? There are a lot of tedious pull-down menus in trouble-ticket applications and much repetition as well. I have recorded the ?mouse? or ?keystrokes? to perform these repetitive operations. This is so much more efficient & error free & decreases repetitive strain injury. <p> <p>Constantly entering commands on routers and switches can become uncomfortably tedious and Hot-Keyboard macros can be used here as well and have made many macros that are link together to run many router commands. <p> <p>I have ?booked marked? a lot websites within Hot-keyboard menus system, it so much faster than using ?favorites? & better organized under a specific job functions. I just hit a few keys & I am able to launch a "Dispatch page" to a tech, or get status on a problem as well. <p> <p> It has automated my Office Space, you could say, & I am lost without it. It?s an easy to use program & I have been using it since 2001 its just saves me a great deal of time by with the ability to automate repetitive tasks in a Call Center environment.
Cons
Summary
Very easy to use and understand
elisekennaAugust 29, 2005
Pros
The program ran through an initial set-up wizard, which in essence created all of the hotkeys that I needed
Cons
I don't really like the fact that the hotkeys don't work when the HotKeys window is displayed.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Save time by assigning hot keys to repetitive tasks.

Hot Keyboard assigns to hot keys such repetitive tasts as application launches, opening web-pages, establishing and terminating dial-up connections, etc. Hot Keyboard can quickly change sound volumes and can control CD-player and Winamp. Its many powerful features and its ease of use will make Hot Keyboard one of your favorite time savers.