Features
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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
10,645
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista (limited functionality for Win 95/98)
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
August 19, 2008
Publisher's description of Executor
Executor is a multipurpose launcher and a more advanced and customizable version of Windows Run. The program originated as I was sick of spending too much time searching for programs through my ever growing windows start-menu, and also I missed a tool that could ease and optimize my daily work flow. There was of course already programs like this available, but each had it's annoyance or missing features or too(!) geeky. Features include: keywords that have properties like shortcuts--for example you can drag and drop a shortcut/file/folder/favorite to add it as a keyword; auto-completion for keywords, file system and history; URL detection; parameter-supported keywords like "google latest executor" or "wiki nirvana"; dynamically added start-menu items, control panel items and other handy items to the drop-down/list; and the ability to add your own paths to scan for user defined file extensions.
Version 0.98 adds the ability to add custom scan paths for indexing/scanning; customizble keyword icons; a more organized settings interface, and many other new features and fixes.
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Editor's review of Executor
5.0 stars
- "Execute a program lauch"
Executor is a program launcher powered by hot keys and keywords, both customizable to an impressive degree. A skinnable bar appears at the top of your screen that makes up the most trafficked aspect of the program, with an extensive and organized list of settings available from the Windows Taskbar. As soon as you type in the first few characters of the program that you're looking for into the main UI, a list of potential choices appears. The more you type, the shorter the list becomes, or you can scroll down to click the item you want.
Customization here is no joke. Users can choose to drag an object onto the bar to create a keyword for said file, folder, or favorite. This is an interesting work-around for the less-than-compelling search feature, which works great with programs but needs to be told via the Settings menu to index your entire hard drive. Another built-in alternative takes advantage of the native Windows searching system, for both XP and Vista users. Users should be able to type "find [text]" and Executor will search for that text.
However, the keyword feature itself works great. Change that "find" to "addremove" and Executor automatically opens up the Windows native Add/Remove Programs options from the Control Panel. It feels like everything else in Executor can be customized, from such superficial aspects such as the skins to how the autocompletion function behaves. You can set it to override the Windows Run hot key, you can swap hot keys around, and you can set URLs, files, or programs to launch as Executor starts. Executor should appeal to power users who are looking to accomplish specific program-launching tasks within a framework that offers a lot of leeway for customization.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 11 votes
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Executor 0.9.8
Pros: User-friendly for both novices and experts. Searches through Start menu items as well as Quick Launch items. Comes with customizable shortcut keys for program launching. Wizard for program interface. Can add new keywords.
Cons: 12MB RAM usage on my laptop.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Executor 0.9.8
"Nothing exceptional here ..."
Pros: The ready-made system commands are nice.
Cons: If you use Launchy, stick with it if you want an intuitive and easy to use no-nonsense launcher. Executor has some additional functionality, but isn't as intuitive or as easy to use and doesn't add much value in functionality.
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Version: Executor 0.9.8
Pros: Clean interface,
Very easy to set up if you have some software knowledge
The range of commands is incredibleCons: Some say system resources but it peaks at about 30 mb and runs on 12 mb when not indexing. Nowadays is 12 mb a lot?No. Launchy used the same amt. When indexing however the processor usage jumps to about 40% (on a dual core 2.4 GHz) for a few sec.
Summary: Great launcher, i used to use launchy but then i read about executor on lifehacker.com and i haven't looked back. I must say that sometimes it's a little slow (just about 2sec) in displaying the search results but it's very thorough. I love that i c... read more >>
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Version: Executor 0.9.8
Pros: Very flexible and configurable. U can add or remove shortcuts. Light on resources.
Cons: Nothing...
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Version: Executor 0.9.8
Pros: very light and fast program (don't consume much system resources)
Simple configuration of new shortcuts (just drop them in the new keyword window)Cons: none till now
Summary: recommended, for people who like to do things fast in the PC, keyboard rules.
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