Launchy offers similar functionality of Windows Start Menu in accessing programs and files. In fact, it offers way more functionalities than Vista’s start menu. It is very easy to get it started. First, you install it. Second, press Alt+Space to bring it up and start kicking.

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!

Find your music file

Perform arimetic calculation without opening up Calculator at all

Perform search in Google without going to google.com first!

Launch application just by typing its name in.

For advanced user, you can even add in plugin, customize it by adding new skin or tweak the program to suit your taste better! There are many more features available, read on the links below. If you are non-Vista user, then you will find the application launcher feature attractive as its like Vista’s. Save your money for something else while enjoying something Vista has without buying it.

Well, I have just installed it and first impression is surely amazing to me. Have a try today. (Note: I wont get a single cent for promoting this software, I’m just sharing what I found nice

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