Executor was designed to be a powerful and customizable version of windows run. Executor originated as I was sick of spending too much time searching for programs through my ever growing windows start-menu and also found myself using windows run more and more frequently.

There was of course already programs like this available, but each had it's annoyance or missing features or too(!) geeky. So I decide to code my own.

Here are some key features of "Executor":

· Keywords have properties like shortcuts, and you can for example drag-drop a shortcut/file/folder/favorite to add it as a keyword.
· Auto-completion for keywords, file system and history (can also be configured).
· Enter URLs directly (like www.google.com or http://www.google.com).
· Keywords support parameters. Example "google latest executor" "wiki nirvana".
· Optional show icon for current keyword/input.
· Optional show drop-down box for current keyword/input (auto-completion).
· Optional drop-down box can be set to auto-open (like windows run) displaying auto-completion suggestions.
· Optional Vista like list displaying matching items.
· Layout can be customized. Set colors, font, dimensions, position, transparency and more.
· Skinable.
· Many settings to customize the program as you like.
· Shortcut keys for faster navigation.
· Can be launched from an user defined hotkey.
· One keyword or text input can start multiple keywords/urls/programs/documents/files etc. Example one keyword opens three websites and/or programs.
· A number of special commands (like for example pause and replace tag with parameter).
· Optional windows context-menu integration (as another way of easily adding new keywords).
· Optional show title for the current input.
· Can import keywords from windows start-menu.
· Integrated calculator.
· Import/Export keywords.
· Option to override windows run hotkey (Win-R).
· Optional sounds.


Note:Limited functionality under win95/win98.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Added when pressing enter in the input and current input is not recognized as something to execute, then the first item in the list will be executed. This only applies if list/drop-down is visible or set to auto-open (so those who have set an open delay on list can still press enter at once).
· Added new "Auto open delay" setting for found in settings under "Drop down / list". Default value is 0 (instant). Handy for slower computers or if you type faster than your computer can manage....
· Added new option "Search type" to "Drop down / list". This can be "Words starts with (default)" or "Contains text (same as ctrl+r)". Will probably add a "Suggestions only" option later.
· Added new typing "Short form" typing assistance.
· Added new key CTRL+E. This will list the folder/items of what is current typed in the input box (a keyword, environment variable, index/scanned item), and you can also press ctrl+e on highlighted item in the list. Try type mycomp (if you still have that default ke...