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Launchy is a free open-source cross-platform launcher utility.

Launchy is a free open-source cross-platform launcher utility.

Launchy indexes shortcuts in the start menu, and files in specific folders to allow quicker access to programs without opening the start menu itself, or browsing to the relevant folder.

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How to import Launchy settings from an old install?

I have made a new, clean Windows install, but I'd like to copy over my Launchy settings from the old install. How can I do this?
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"Launchy" not for Apps but for Windows

I am looking for an application that would work like Launchy, but instead opening applications (shortcuts) it would focus window with entered name. If there are many windows with such phrase in name it should list them, like Launchy does. Does…
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Can I launch Everything without getting UAC popup on Windows 7?

I like to use launchy, and on XP I can use it to quickly start a new instance of Everything so I can find some file or other. However on windows 7 when I try and start it from launchy I always get the UAC panel before it starts. How can I avoid…
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Certain shortcuts dont work in Launchy (Windows 7)

I'm using Launchy with Windows 7, but I've noticed that certain short cut's don't work with Launchy - the icon appears as the generic application icon and the application fails to start. Clicking on the short cut directly (either on the start menu…
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Global keyboard shortcut to start new Pidgin conversation

I'm looking for an easy way to use a keyboard shortcut (from anywhere in Windows) to open a new Pidgin (IM client) window with a contact in my buddy list. Normally I'd try and use Launchy for this (which I use pretty frequently for launching other…
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Extending Launchy

I am a recent switcher from Mac to Windows (long story, but suffice it to say those Laptop Hunter commercials are not entirely bogus). Anyway, I love Quicksilver on MacOS, and was stoked to find out about Launchy, but can anyone tell me the best way…
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Drag and drag unfunctional in programs started from Launchy in Windows 10

What is causing programs started from Launchy to lose drag-and-drop functionality in Windows 10? There weren't any problems like this before I installed Windows 10 (Windows 8, 7, Vista, etc.), so I think the root cause is related to Windows 10. For…
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Launchy vs Deskbar vs...?

I know this is probably personal preference but I haven't tried out Launchy. This is for Linux, specifically Ubuntu 9.04. What do most people on here prefer, Launchy, deskbar, or another alternative? UPDATE - MY SOLUTION wow, just installed…
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Executor/Launchy alternative for Linux?

I am a new Ubuntu user and am looking for an alternative to Executor or Launchy, both keystroke launchers. I have tried Gnome DO which is very similar to Launchy and it's good but I still miss Executor's functionality. The major difference between…
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Launchy and Windows 7

Does any know if the great, free, open source file and application Launchy, supports Windows 7 32 and/or 64-bit version. I can find no information on the Launchy homepage or on the Source Forge website.
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How do I set up the runner plugin in Launchy to create an RDP connection with a server argument in Windows?

I would think that adding an entry to "Runner" with the following values would allow me to enter rdp as the command, tab to begin entering user input and type in the name of a server I wish to rdp to... Name rdp Program …
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How to open an arbitrary folder by typing its name after having typed a hot key or the like?

I'd like to be able yo open any folder on my Win7 computer like mentioned in the question title. Launchy?
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How can I bind Win+Space to run Launchy in Windows 10?

I have Windows 10 dual-booting with macOS on a Macbook Pro. When it's running Windows, I want the Win+Space key combination to open Launchy, like it used to back in Windows 7 - mainly 'cos this is the same combination used to run Spotlight on macOS…
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Launchy "Rebuild Index" shortcut

Is there a keyboard shortcut for "Rebuild Index" command in Launchy 1.25 for Windows XP? If there isn't it would be quite ironic :}
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Launchy: can't use a shorcut to create a new email for a specific person using Outlook 2013

I have shortcuts for email sending. For example I open Launchy, type "new email Steeve" hit enter and window pop ups with Steeve's email address in "To" field. Recently, my Office was upgraded to 2013 and it stopped working. The most problematic…
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