Start Everywhere

Start Everywhere is a tool designed to improve productivity by providing quick access to applications, files and folders. The program integrates into the system and lets you launch items with custom key combinations.

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• Quick search. This feature lets you find applications and files by typing part of the name. It scans the system and shows results in real time, filtering by partial or full matches.
• Key-based launching. Assign custom combinations to run programs without using the mouse. Supports modifiers such as Ctrl, Alt and Shift together with any letter or number.
• Folder access. Set up shortcuts to frequently used directories. You can open specific paths directly from the interface or with predefined hotkeys.
• Usage history. Records recently opened programs and files. The list is sorted by frequency of use to make recurring items easier to reach.
• Interface customization. Adjust the size, color and position of the search window. The tool keeps your changes between sessions.
• System integration. Works as a replacement for or complement to the Windows Start menu. It does not require elevated permissions for basic operations.
• Portability. The portable version can run from external drives without installation. It stores settings in a local file.
• Category filtering. Sorts programs by type, such as utilities, office or multimedia. Groups can be configured manually.
• Multilingual support. Includes translations for several languages. The language is selected in the options without restarting the application.
• Automatic updates. Checks for new versions and downloads installation packages. Also offers an option to install manually.
• Item exclusion. Hides specific programs or files from search results. The blacklist is managed in the settings.
• Execution with parameters. Lets you add command-line arguments to shortcuts. Supports system environment variables.

Start Everywhere was initially developed in 2015 by independent programmer Sergey Wintools. The first public version appeared in 2016 as a free utility. The code is written in C++ and uses WinAPI for integration with Windows. Regular updates add compatibility with new versions of the operating system and fix reported issues.

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