We can able to launch lot of programs even websites in Windows from Run command, SlickRun is freeware command line utility lets you launch programs, documents and website addresses quickly by creating magic words for them and using them.
The program makes use of what it refers to as MagicWords, which are keywords that can be programmed to perform any number of actions. There are a variety of preset MagicWords, which can launch programs, open particular Web sites, and carry out other tasks, and users can easily create new ones. You can also create sets of actions; the \"morning\" MagicWord, for example, can open your e-mail, your favorite news site, and anything else you like to check first thing in the morning. SlickRun also has a Jot feature that lets you drag and drop text from any program for easy saving.
SlickRun lets you quickly open a program or website using the command line
The program makes use of what it refers to as MagicWords, which are keywords that can be programmed to perform any number of actions. There are a variety of preset MagicWords, which can launch programs, open particular Web sites, and carry out other tasks, and users can easily create new ones. You can also create sets of actions; the "morning" MagicWord, for example, can open your e-mail, your favorite news site, and anything else you like to check first thing in the morning. SlickRun also has a Jot feature that lets you drag and drop text from any program for easy saving.
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Bayden SlickRun is a free floating command line utility for Windows. SlickRun gives you almost instant access to any program or website and allows you to create command aliases known as MagicWords. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of SlickRun from the command line using the EXE installer.How to Install Bayden SlickRun SilentlyBayden SlickRun 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined')ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'silentinstallhq_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',106,'0','0']);__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-silentinstallhq_com-medrectangle-3-0');Download the Bayden SlickRun 32-bit Installer -setup.exeDownload the file to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as AdministratorNavigate to the C:\Downloads folderEnter the following command: sr-setup.exe /SPress EnterAfter a few moments you will find SlickRun entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.Software Title:Bayden SlickRun 32-bitVendor:Bayden SystemsArchitecture:x86Installer Type:EXESilent Install Switch:sr-setup.exe /SSilent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System)"%ProgramFiles%\SlickRun\uninst.exe" /SSilent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System)"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\SlickRun\uninst.exe" /SDownload Link: -setup.exeBayden SlickRun 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)Download the Bayden SlickRun 64-bit Installer -setup64.exeDownload the file to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as AdministratorNavigate to the C:\Downloads folderEnter the following command: sr-setup64.exe /SPress EnterAfter a few moments you will find SlickRun entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined')ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'silentinstallhq_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_9',121,'0','0']);__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-silentinstallhq_com-medrectangle-4-0');
SlickRun is a floating keyword utility that allows you to create command aliases, or "MagicWords" that launch applications or URLs. For example, "browse" can be set to open Firefox, "note" to open Notepad, and more. You can type an application's path or location as well.The program includes its own notepad program opened by typing "jot", but major applications such as MS Office and Online Shopping resources can be added using add-on packs available on the website.SlickRun supports auto-completion, relative paths and drive letter macro for improved portability.
I've been test-driving this for a couple of months and liking it pretty well. Seems to be lighter on RAM/CPU usage than Launchy, Executor, and FARR with indexing service. My needs are too simple to need indexing. Using SlickRun in combination with my custom quick-launch toolbars in FreeCommander has me covered.Defining new "magic words" takes the tiniest bit of effort, and I think worth it. Instead of drag&drop a target onto the settings dialog, you can open your target file and drag the "appPainter" dropper onto the target window to load that link (think of it as reverse drag&drop). Or you can browse to select a target file/program (click on blue link "Filename or URL", it's not just a label) or type/paste a path or URL.After loading a bunch of links, I exit and open the settings file Slickrun.SRL in Notepad and do search&replace to replace drive-letter with the $D$ drive-macro (thanks to RUBY for clarifying that point). I don't worry much about relative paths, but using something like Replace Absolute Paths =1769#comments would make it easy to adjust the SRL settings file for relative paths.The help file is very good, and **Bonus Points** to SlickRun for displaying date/time in the command-bar, so I can dismiss my systray clock and gain some precious taskbar space.
SlickRun is my favorite launcher and in my startup folder, but looking back to the debate between Andrew and Erik it seems there was and still is a path issue. It has to do with how you start SlickRun (ie: command-line, shortcut or double-click the exe). Andrew stated in one of his comments "If the launcher forgets to use SetCurrentDirectory() to point to its own base folder, then relative paths will fail.", which is exactly what happens when you start SlickRun from a command-line outside of it's own folder. SlickRun is a true command-line program and will retain the current directory of where it was started from. The problem is further compounded by the fact that when assigning a magic word and a corresponding file, that file is now working in the current directory that SlickRun is working from. To overcome these issues and assure path portability, first and foremost start SlickRun by either double-clicking the exe inside it's folder or from a command prompt, cd to SlickRun's folder and then launch. Now create a MagicWord and browse for a file, then replace the drive letter and colon with the drive macro "$D$" (without quotes) and set your Startup Path for this file relative to SlickRun (ie: ..\Regshot). If you do not set this path some files (ie: Calcute, LBreakout2, Regshot, WinSCP) will write their settings back to SlickRuns Working directory. The $D$ macro filepath will always work no matter where SlickRun was started from whereas the relative filepath will not. To see your current working directory type cmd in SlickRun command box.
lol.Dude, try setting a magicword for some program on the jump drive. Then plug it in somewhere else where the jump drive letter changes.This is a site dedicated to portable software. What's the point of having a program that starts other programs when it won't start other programs on jump drives?And don't lecture me on relative paths. Relative path has been used loosely lately, in the context of portable programs and jump drives, to refer to changing the jump drive letter when it is plugged into a different computer, which slickrun does not do. So slickrun will not start programs off a jump drive when a different drive letter is assigned to the jump drive.There is a work around, which involves using dos' subst to force a fixed drive letter to the jump drive.I've got it working with an Autoit script if anyone is interested.
Many advanced users use the keyboard to run applications or Windows tools through the Run dialog box by pressing Win+R. It can open websites, run command line tools, or open specific folder paths. The Run box has a previously typed command history and a browse box to find and launch specific programs. Run can also launch Control Panel applets with Control commands.
As far as complexity goes, AddToRun is about as simple as it gets. It works by adding or deleting entries from the Add Paths registry key like Alias Manager. This tool is portable, open source, and was programmed using the AutoIt scripting language, the source code is included in the archive.
The built in Windows Run dialog is essentially just a window with a text entry box to run external commands. However, there are other third party tools available that mimic what Run does and add some extra functions of their own. One of those tools is called SlickRun. What makes SlickRun useful is it works on the principle of using a MagicWord as an alias to launch websites, run programs, and execute custom commands. 2ff7e9595c
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