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Description

Launchy is a free, cross-platform tool that allows you to bypass the traditional start menu, desktop icons, and even your file manager. It effectively indexes programs in your start menu, enabling you to launch documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few simple keystrokes. Recently, in Winter 2021, Launchy made its debut on Android, offering a fresh approach to discovering and initiating your applications. Its sleek and efficient interface makes it easy to locate and launch the apps you need without fuss. Say goodbye to cluttered icon grids that are always in flux, and eliminate the hassle of slow, cumbersome typing. With Launchy, you can find your applications by name using its innovative paddle system, which intelligently organizes your apps based on how frequently and recently you've used them. Simply type in a few letters of the program you’re after, and hit enter when you see it pop up. If you want to close Launchy, just press escape or alt+space, making it a quick and user-friendly experience for all your app-launching needs. This streamlined process allows you to enhance your productivity while managing your applications effortlessly.

Description

Windows Search serves as a desktop search solution that provides instant search functionalities for a variety of common file and data types, while also allowing third-party developers to enhance its capabilities for additional file formats. This feature is integrated into Windows 7 and Windows Vista, where it comes pre-activated as a standard component. Acting as a successor to Windows Desktop Search (WDS), the Windows Search Service (WSS) systematically organizes the features extracted from a set of documents. Furthermore, the Windows Search Protocol facilitates communication between a client and a server hosting a WSS, permitting both query execution and administrative management of the indexing server. When it processes files, the WSS conducts an analysis of the documents, extracts pertinent information, and organizes this data in a manner that allows for rapid retrieval of document properties in response to user queries, enhancing overall search efficiency. This seamless integration of functionalities ultimately contributes to a more streamlined user experience when searching for files and data on Windows systems.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Word Yes 
Solar-PuTTY No 

Integrations

Microsoft Word No 
Solar-PuTTY Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Launchy

Country

United States

Website

www.launchy.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

microsoft.com

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Product Features

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