PowerPro

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PowerPro v3.8
http://powerpro.webeddie.com/
Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Free
[Command launcher] Run commands, programs, and system configuration all from a button bar. This is a tough program to describe because it can be customized many ways to suit your needs. Karen Carter, who recommended this program, finds this program is indispensable. She says, “It will replace many separate utilities, and can be configured in almost unlimited ways. It has extensive help files, plus two user groups on Yahoo.com for extra support/assistance.”
When I opened the program for the first time, I was overwhelmed by its options. Taking baby steps, I picked two of my frequently used commands and added them to the task bar. On my desktop are a few one-click icons for running a command. I moved these icons into PowerPro and the desktop became less cluttered. Speed up the computing process by taking advantage of the hot key and mouse action items.
Tick tock, the program ran scheduled items right on time such as registry cleaning programs, back ups, and reminders.
I rarely used CAPS or SCROLL LOCK, both of which could be disabled with PowerPro. I could also create virtual desktops and send keystrokes when running a program. The Web site shows menu examples to give you an idea of how different implementation can be per desktop. If the program looks familiar, it was formerly known as Stiletto.
In sum, PowerPro is a task bar, keyboard macro, and program launcher rolled in one. Although the site has not been updated in over a year, the program is worth looking into if you’re looking for a tool to do all of these things.

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  2. The yahoogroups at:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powerpro-beginners
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/power-pro

    are indispensable when starting with powerpro. Because powerpro is such a huge program, having users there that you can ask questions to when something just isn’t making sense is critical.

    Also, I maintain a more up to date resource page for powerpro at:
    http://powerpro.pcrei.com

    which includes extra documentation, other files…and will include some flash demos in the (hopefully) near future. (demo’s currently available at: ftp://powerpro.dyndns.org/uploads/winks/

    Enjoy!
    David Troesch

  3. Hi David and others 😉

    If there’s a single program I couldn’t ever live without, that’s PowerPro. I’m desparately missing it under Linux 🙁 It’s hard to describe PP, but a really grown-up Swiss-army knife comes to mind and it’s the best kept secret in the “DIY-Utilities” world. Once you get used to, you’ll see, most of the time, PP doesn’t get into your way, but your imagination does 🙂 See some screenshots, see some scripts, and you’ll get rid of tens or maybe hundreds of tiny little programs! Just try it and have some patience, it’s definitely rewarded.

  4. Hi David and others 😉

    If there’s a single program I couldn’t ever live without, that’s PowerPro. I’m desparately missing it under Linux 🙁 It’s hard to describe PP, but a really grown-up Swiss-army knife comes to mind and it’s the best kept secret in the “DIY-Utilities” world. Once you get used to, you’ll see, most of the time, PP doesn’t get into your way, but your imagination does 🙂 See some screenshots, see some scripts, and you’ll get rid of tens or maybe hundreds of tiny little programs! Just try it and have some patience, it’s definitely rewarded.

  5. powerpro is windows customization on steroids, yet it’s extremely lightweight on your system, and equally suitable from the humble win98/pentium class pc to the current winxp/4GHz monsters. be prepared for a steep learning curve, though, and for a very supportive user community on yahoo groups. take your time while learning, powerpro is here to stay.

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