When you hit the key combination ALT+SPACE a launch bar appears and you simply key in the letters of the object of your desire – be it a program, folder or file. Then Launchy will offer you a short list to choose from, and you simply hit ENTER to start the program. After a few days of using this fine tool you will be able to start many of your programs by keying in one or two letters.

Launchy offers many options for you to configure, there are a lot of skins to choose from, and it is extendable via plugins. So, make your life easier and install this clever freeware!