- Softonic Rating:
- Very good:8/10
- License:
- Evaluation
- Added:
- June 19, 2004
- Updated:
- April 1, 2008
- Publisher:
- Website
- File size:
- 1.2 MB
- Downloads:
- 478
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“Set hotkeys to perform common tasks”
by Nick Mead
One of the best ways to speed up your productivity is to take your hand off the mouse and start using your keyboard a lot more.
However, this is easier said than done. First because we're all so used to doing everything by mouse that using anything else just feels weird and clumsy but most importantly, Windows doesn't come with any kind of hotkey configuration utility to help you get more out of your keyboard. That's where Hotkeycontrol XP comes in because it provides an ultra easy and convenient way to configure hotkeys for just about any task - well almost any task. The excellent thing about this program is that it can make use of all those multimedia keys that you never use anymore - the ones that launch the internet, your media player, file browser etc. Rather than have them redundant, Hotkeycontrol XP maps your keyboard and them allows you to assign actions to each one. This suddenly enables you to use your keyboard for everything from running programs and opening files to moving folders and saving webpages. One of the most useful functions of this program however is that it can save you hours of time in wasted typing - if you regularly type the same sorts of e-mail responses, you can use the program to automatically enter a block of text based on the simple press of a hotkey.
A superb utility that speeds-up your working day, makes hotkey configuration a breeze and makes better use of your keyboard.
Languages:
English
Recent changes in Hotkeycontrol XP:
- Better performance, lower response time while detecting hotkeys
- Quick edit option to change hotkeys faster
- Familiar Office 2007 look and feel
- Text macros now support all keys rather than just alpha-numeric keys
- Ability to printout list of configured hotkeys
- Minor bug fixes
- Designed for Windows Vista (one of the few hotkey programs designed for Vista)
- OSD is displayed when volume is changed by an external program (only in Vista)
OS requirements for Hotkeycontrol XP:
- OS: Win2000/XP/2003
Minimum requirements:
- .NET Framework 2.0
- Easy to configure hotkeys
- Automatically maps your keyboard
- Utilizes multimedia keys
- Hotkey can't be configured for every action
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From the publisher of Hotkeycontrol XP
Hotkeycontrol XP is a complete hotkey utility that allows you to set hotkeys to do common tasks like opening files, ejecting your cdrom drives, restarting your computer, controlling active windows, controlling Windows media player and Winamp 3, changing volume, typing in commonly used text (macros) and much more.
Key features:
- Use additional keys on your multimedia/internet keyboard with Hotkeycontrol
- Display of volume and other messages on screen using OSD
- Use hotkeys in 3d games too (For ex: change volume while you play)
- Display any image or text file on screen with translucency
- Run up to 50 programs or open webpages, files, folders via hotkeys
- Playback macros to automate keyboard and mouse actions or type frequently used text
- Control active windows - hide/show, set always on top, set translucent, close window
- Turn off monitor and Eject cdrom drives
- Shutdown/restart/hibernate/suspend your computer
- Can use single keys such as function keys instead of combination hotkeys
- Display list of configured hotkeys on screen by pressing a hotkey
- Extend features by using plugins
- 64-bit execution mode for Windows XP/2003 64-bit editions
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Reviews for Hotkeycontrol XP in other languages
- Hotkeycontrol XP (Testbericht auf Deutsch)
- Hotkeycontrol XP (Análisis en español)
- Hotkeycontrol XP (Le test en français)
User Rating
2 ratings- Usability
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- Currently 9/10.
- Stability
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- Currently 10/10.
- Installation
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- Currently 9/10.
- Functionality
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- Currently 10/10.
- Appearance
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- Currently 10/10.




