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Version History

LaunchIt NOW! Plus

This shows you how often LaunchIt NOW! Plus was updated with us over the past few months. Whenever available, we also include additional information for each update (new features, changes etc.).

version 2006 b0823 beta - posted on Jan 20, 2008

  • No further details available

version 2006 b0515 beta - posted on May 16, 2006

  • This new version includes some major improvements in program performance and interface:

    Multiple-selection mode to allow selecting multiple shortcuts for easily launching, copying, dragging or deleting them.
    Tabs can be defined in the left, right, top and bottom sides of the window. Also, they can be easily hidden to make more room for the shortcuts.
    Added a Quick-Search box for quickly locating a specific shortcut or a group of them. Also, the quick search can be started by typing anywhere on the program window.
    The shortcuts can be copied to the Windows clipboard to easily paste them into other applications or the Windows Desktop / Explorer.
    The shortcuts can be dragged and dropped directly onto any of the defined Tabs, other applications or the Windows Desktop / Explorer.
    Now it is possible to completely hide the Caption Bar to make the window smaller.
    The shortcuts are cached and indexed automatically in the background to make the program start up faster and improve overall application performance.
    Fixed some bugs found in previous release.

version 2005 - posted on Jan 21, 2005

  • New features and improvements available in this version include:
    The window can be docked to any screen edge (top, right, bottom, left). Later, the window can be quickly shown by simply moving the mouse pointer to the screen edge where the window is currently docked. Also, the user can control the window animation speed.
    The window can be manually resized by simply dragging its borders. Also, was added the Autoresize command to quickly resize the program window according to the current screen resolution and the amount of shortcuts.
    Support for quickly adding the Administrative Tools in Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP and 2003.
    All or specific Tabs can be assigned icons for better locating them when launching.
    Each Tab will remember the settings for the associated view. This way, the user can have some shortcuts shown with or without labels or in list mode.
    New list mode for better reading shortcuts with long names. Specially suitable for listing documents shortcuts and favorites URLs.
    User-defined path for saving the shortcuts and Tabs settings. This allows all the users in one computer or even in the network to share the same shortcuts and Tabs.
    Full support for multiple monitors and virtual screen.
    Improved program interface by using modern graphics and supporting Windows XP themes.
    Added some other minor improvements in program performance and appearance.

version 4.0 - posted on Jan 19, 2005

  • No further details available

version 3.0 - posted on Dec 01, 2003

  • Added a Quick Configuration wizard to easily copy/move shortcuts, URLs and files from well-known paths (Desktop, Quick Launch, My Computer, Control Panel, Internet Favorites, My Documents, My Music, My Pictures, Start Menu Items, Startup Program Group) or user-defined ones to existing or new Tabs.
    Tabs can be arranged vertically or horizontally so that Tab labels can be more easily read.
    Added support for optionally monitoring the paths: Desktop, Quick Launch, Internet Favorites, My Documents, My Music and My Pictures. Then the user will be automatically alerted when any shortcut, URL or file has been saved into them, so he/she can copy/move the newly added items to any existing or new Tab.
    Added support for optionally associating the Windows Logo keys (left, right or both) to LaunchIt NOW! Plus and/or the Show Desktop command.
    URLs can be dragged directly from the Internet Explorer address bar, HTML document or any highlighted text into the program.
    Now can be quickly added to any Tab all the applets in the Control Panel or even the virtual items in the My Computer special folder.
    Several items can be launched without keeping the window Always on top by pressing and keeping down the key while clicking on the items to launch.
    Added the Remember last window position option for always showing the LaunchIt NOW! Plus window at the last position where it was moved to.
    Now it is possible to access directly the first ten Tabs by using the 1 ... 0 numeric keys.
    Translucency or transparency effects can be added to the LaunchIt NOW! Plus window under Windows 2000/XP.
    The LaunchIt NOW! Plus color preferences can be saved for backup purposes or sharing them with other users.
    Added an option for automatically showing the LaunchIt NOW! Plus window at startup.
    Tabs can be sorted alphabetically to make it easier to locate them.
    Now when adding the Desktop shortcuts the program also adds the ones located in the `..ll UsersDesktop` path under Windows NT/2000/XP.
    The Preferences dialog box interface has been changed and categorized into logical groups for better organizing the current and new program features
    LaunchIt NOW! Plus now uses the Windows XP visual style and appearance.