First Beta Release of Run++

Well I think I'm finally ready to make my first public beta release of Run++. I wrote this application solely in C# Express Beta 1 and thus using .Net Framework 2.0 Beta 1. It is going to be available for free and eventually I will release the source code as well. The feature list is list below and if you are interested you can download it here. I would appreciate any feedback (good or bad). Enjoy!

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Run++
... An replacement run command ...

 

Run++ is a replacement for the windows run command. Currently the windows run command is very limited it only provides a drop down list of the last 26 typed commands and a auto complete functionality for the file system and browser history as described here. Run++ provides the following feature set:

Features

Auto Complete

• Smart Suggestion List
• Auto-Append Command Text
• Command History

Recognizes Commands

• Executables
• Associated file types
• Directories 
• Web addresses

Create Custom Commands

• Execute via a short name
• Execute via a global hotkey
• Pass command arguments
• Store RunAs and Network login credentials
• More...

Pre-Loaded List of Commands

• Start Menu Shortcuts
• Control Panel Applets
• Favorites
• Recently Opened Documents
• All Executables in the Path
• More...

File System Path Auto Complete

• Lists frequently used files first
• Lists all computers on LAN
• Lists the shares on a particular computer (including hidden shares)

Side Features

• Minimizes the foreground window to system tray by pressing a hotkey
• Paste multiple lines of text as single line, great for URL wrap around 

Motivation:
This project was inspired by my over use of the windows run command and also my hopes to familiarize myself with the new features in .NET and C# version 2.0. It was developed using C# Express Beta 1.