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Launchers & Task Manager Utilities
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monitor the working state of any application - if the size of its log file increases, the program works, and if the size of the log file is unchanged - the program either accomplished all current tasks, or stopped working because of an error or hang
Freeware,
Updated 28 September 2015
Downloads
297
297
Last week
4
4
PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications (like portable Firefox & Thunderbird), you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.
Freeware,
Updated 12 June 2007
Downloads
899
899
Last week
4
4
A simple application designed to temporarily hide the windows that you are not using. winMizer will help you take away those windows that you don't need (but must keep open), and you can restore them once you need them again.
Freeware,
Updated 22 February 2016
Downloads
402
402
Last week
3
3
Command Line is a tool to run programs from a small shell next to your tray. So you don't have to use the startmenu to run it and keep a clean desktop. For example to start the microsoft calculator you have to enter calc.
Freeware,
Updated 15 January 2017
Downloads
624
624
Last week
3
3
Mediaware Task Manager is a powerful process monitoring tool and provides all the necessary means to control which programs are executed at Windows startup. The integrated Launcher component enables fast hotkey access to your favorite applications.
Adware,
Updated 15 July 2024
Downloads
519
519
Last week
3
3
Start Menu 8 is a replacement for an existing Windows Start menu or a new addition for Windows 8/8.1 which lacks the Start menu entirely. It has a good selection of features and skins that can alter the look to the user's liking.
Freeware,
Updated 18 January 2024, Reviewed 3 April 2015
Downloads
1,313
1,313
Last week
3
3
Start Menu X is a professional replacement of the system menu. Power users will get an efficient tool instead of the clumsy system menu. Start Menu X is a fusion of newest technologies and a 7-year research effort. Install a solution for true pro's!
Freeware,
Updated 2 March 2022
Downloads
3,449
3,449
Last week
3
3
Braina (Brain Artificial) is an intelligent personal assistant software for Windows PC that allows you to interact with your computer using voice commands in English language.
Freeware,
Updated 16 September 2019
Downloads
434
434
Last week
3
3
The small multinotepad disappearing in a tray of an operating system, allowing to store, look through, create and to change small text, graphic, sound and file records.
Freeware,
Updated 18 February 2023
Downloads
103
103
Last week
3
3
Small, freeware, full-featured scheduler, that can launch applications and open documents at specified time or with specified frequency. Can be started as a system service or as a regular standalone application. This is a UNIX Cron ported to Windows.
Freeware,
Updated 5 November 2024
Downloads
568
568
Last week
2
2
Use System Tracker to view all active processes, watch live registry activity, control automatically starting programs, and set programs to not start. Online database to explain found processes is one right click away. Small, powerful, easy; all free
Freeware,
Updated 15 June 2012
Downloads
659
659
Last week
2
2
Free, compact, handy utility to shut down, reboot, logoff, hibernate or send your PC into stand-by mode at a predefined time or after PC, CPU, network inactivity period.
Freeware,
Updated 22 January 2023
Downloads
856
856
Last week
2
2
DeskLauncher is a Start Menu alternative. It lets you launch applications, documents, URLs immediately and easier using toolbar, tray menu, floating window, hotkeys or aliases.
Freeware,
Updated 4 October 2008
Downloads
394
394
Last week
2
2
Windows Hunter allows to manage all active, invisible and system windows and tasks. Windows Hunter is a task and application management software. With help of Windows Hunter you can easily transfer applications between multi monitor PCs
Freeware,
Updated 11 November 2022
Downloads
412
412
Last week
2
2
Forget your start menu and the icons on your desktop - launch programs and documents from your keyboard, with just a few keystrokes, by typing abbreviations. Just type a few letters of what you are looking for and Key Launch finds it.
Freeware,
Updated 9 January 2016
Downloads
665
665
Last week
2
2
Enso Launcher is designed to give you instant access to your applications and windows. With a few easily remembered keystrokes, you can launch an application, switch to a window by name, and control the state of your windows.
Freeware,
Updated 16 April 2008
Downloads
547
547
Last week
2
2
VidRes is an easy to use Windows utility that enables you to quickly switch the display resolution. You can use it interactively, or from the command line.
Freeware,
Updated 1 August 2024
Downloads
424
424
Last week
2
2
This is a quick program launcher with features: runs programs from any point of desktop by hot key or hot mouse, creates quick-access icons, starts groups of programs/documents at once.
Freeware,
Updated 5 January 2022
Downloads
436
436
Last week
2
2
SyMenu is a unique program that gives you the power to control all your portable applications from a USB storage device. This means that you don’t have to worry when your favorite programs are not installed in a computer with restricted rights, you
Freeware,
Updated 23 March 2026, Reviewed 16 November 2012
Downloads
1,778
1,778
Last week
2
2
VistaSwitcher replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to take actions on them using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts.
Freeware,
Updated 19 November 2025
Downloads
197
197
Last week
2
2
Startup manager which main purpose is to make windows login FASTER. Now you can get to work or be entertained much sooner. So it helps your productivity by improving the login experience. Start-Q also offers you full control of the launching process.
Freeware,
Updated 10 October 2013
Downloads
368
368
Last week
2
2
OldBar was created for Win7 users that feel lost without the detachable toolbar. OldBar mimics for the most part style and behaviour of the old Windows toolbar, allowing use of big and small icond, edge anchoring, always-on-top bound and autohide.
Freeware,
Updated 9 April 2025
Downloads
167
167
Last week
2
2
Run-Command is a small, portable windows program and created as an alternative to the standard Windows Run-Dialog. In this program you will find a number of improvements e.g. the function run as administrator and add to favorites commands.
Freeware,
Updated 6 May 2026
Downloads
1,742
1,742
Last week
2
2
Qemu Simple Boot v1.2 uses Qemu which is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer
Freeware,
Updated 14 November 2015
Downloads
2,492
2,492
Last week
2
2
Configuration and start with necessary parameters of the UnrealSpeccy emulator (emulation of the personal ZX Spectrum computer).
Freeware,
Updated 18 February 2023
Downloads
97
97
Last week
2
2
Speed Launch is an application launcher that extends the functionality and usability of Microsoft Windows. With Speed Launch, users can select their own words to open frequently used websites, documents, and applications.
Freeware,
Updated 19 August 2008
Downloads
340
340
Last week
2
2
AutoShutdown is powerful and simple software that shutdown your computer automatically at a time period you choose. You can fall asleep while listening to your favorite music without having to worry about shutting down your computer.
Freeware,
Updated 14 March 2013
Downloads
416
416
Last week
1
1
CloseApp is a small command-line tool that allows you to close all the processes whose executable filename matches the one passed as a parameter. Run closeapp.exe from a Command Prompt to learn more about its syntax.
Freeware,
Updated 3 April 2014
Downloads
473
473
Last week
1
1
ObjectDock will organize all the running tasks and shortcuts on your dock for faster access and more stylish appearance. You can add any gadget and shortcut on this animated dock such as calendar, clock or weather and access them instantly.
Freeware,
Updated 30 April 2026, Reviewed 31 July 2012
Downloads
12,027
12,027
Last week
1
1
Hide windows program (hide applications) completely through a hotkey or as an icon in system tray.Hide some less used icons from tray.Arrange the windows on taskbar based on your choice.Automatically maximize all new windows or only new IE windows.
Freeware,
Updated 9 June 2026
Downloads
4,399
4,399
Last week
1
1
