HotkeyP

HotkeyP is a tiny and very powerful application that can assign hotkeys to any command on the computer, including power management controls and any programs. It features standard and advanced settings alike, so it should meet the requirements of all user groups.

As there is not installation implied, you can drop the app files in any part of the hard disk and just click the executable to run.

There is also the possibility to save HotkeyP to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any computer easily and without previously installing anything. Plus, it does not modify Windows registry settings.

The GUI does not stand out in the visual department, but it is quite easy to figure out. New hotkeys can be assigned by pointing out command-line parameters, a working directory, process priority level, window state and opacity. It is possible to enable multiple instances, make the app run automatically at Windows startup and prompt the user before executing the key, as well as to assign categories and add notes.

The main window acts like a hotkeys manager where new commands can be inserted, while existing ones can be edited or deleted. As far as UI customization features are concerned, users may change the background, text and border colors, text opacity, and so on. Mouse configuration, remote control and joysticks are supported.

The tool is undemanding when it comes to CPU and RAM. We have not come across any issues throughout our tests, since the app did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. However, it might take users a lot of time to get familiarized with its features. Other than that, HotkeyP offers complete control over hotkeys for any command in the system.