Find and Run Robot 2.75.01

Rated 50/50 by newzat at Jul 29, 2008

It is the most feature-complete and most advanced launcher out there! It simply rocks! I love it, and even I use only a minor amount of features and plugins it has (because it requires someone to remember the syntax of the commands-plugins) it greatly simplifies computer usage. Many thanks, mouser!

Rated 50/50 by zridling at Nov 3, 2008

Fast, highly functional, customizable, and quickly becomes an indispensable tool. Too bad Windows 7 doesn't have this built in; but even if it did, I'd still use this version.

Rated 50/50 by bangsonpc at Dec 9, 2008

Very fast, small footprint, very helpful! None....... Great application

Rated 50/50 by gringoviejo49 at Dec 10, 2008

Unobtrusive, very quick and it works 90% of the time. Not flashy, but gets the job done. None yet, have been using it only a week so far. I have been using "Start Ease" for years (Which is offered by PC World) and it has done a decent job. I rate Start Ease as 6 on a on a scale of 1 to 10. So far, Find and Run Robot 2.30.01, gets an 8 out of 10.

Rated 20/50 by Pete Robinson at Dec 10, 2008

A good idea, but not yet what I'd like to see. Too many responses with not enough discrimination as to file-types/actions. I couldn't use it and uninstalled it.

Rated 40/50 by ted0949 at Dec 10, 2008

Easy to handle None, none, none I used Launchy and i liked it. But FRB offers more and it's really speedy !!

Rated 50/50 by sharmeer at Dec 17, 2008

"it's very good" very easy to find anything and anywhere in my computer nothing say anything at this moment

Rated 40/50 by PapaDadZ at Dec 30, 2008

Love the 'finder' part! Still working on the 'run' part! Too complicated! lacks simplicity in search parameter explanations. Nooeds more 'KISS'. Fast but a bit overwhelming at first! Only used it briefly in my research but still trying to figure out better approaches. Any help I can get please! PapaDadZ @ superzipzap@earthlink.net Updated on Dec 30, 2008 That is 'NEEDS more 'KISS' ! Did not run spell check!

Rated 20/50 by sr2u at Jan 31, 2009

"searching only for c drive" search is simple and efficient, but only for c drive. not able to search for files or folders in other drives searching only for c drive

Rated 20/50 by hose at Aug 20, 2009

a freeware program should be full functioning right out of the box. i think the problem here is the category, this should be under shareware me believes. since the author feels bad about rating his own product (he gave it a 5), i will give it a 2 for balance.

Rated 50/50 by FixXxeR at Aug 20, 2009

Oh FARR, how much time have you saved me? Countless hours of wading through menus to find my documents and program links. While Windows Vista has this functionality kinda built into it, FARR runs circles around it. I am glad to see the author, Mr. Reichler, keeping up with this because I am wondering how it compares to the Windows 7 Search function. Supposedly it's been revamped. I will see when I return from my trip over the water. Thanks "MOUSEY!", good job! 5/5

Rated 50/50 by giggedyguy at Oct 17, 2009

"Great, but unnecessary for Vista and up" Does what it says Not a con, but Vista and up already has this function. Just click Start and at the bottom is your search box. Type in the first few letters and your done.

Rated 50/50 by tranglos at Sep 10, 2010

Find and Run Robot is an application I wish I had written myself. I know I'd be proud of it forever. With the Start menu in Win95, Microsoft decided mouse was the optimal interface for launching applications. It took them about 14 years to figure out that that was a bad idea, so in Windows 7 you can now **type** in the Start menu, too. What an idea! Whether you're on 7, XP or Win95 still, try Find and Run Robot and find out how fast and how smoothly you can launch any shortcut or file in the Start menu, Quick Launch toolbar, or any folders of your own choosing. Start typing the name of what you need, and it'll be there right away. But unlike most other keyboard-oriented launchers, FARR doesn't just scan for matching filenames. You can type only a part of the name - the ending part is just as good as the beginning. If you misspell the name, FARR will keep up with you as best it can. It will subtly prioritize the applications you start often, placing them higher in the list of results. And it lets you create your own hints about what should be scored higher or lower. If you've ever enjoyed Google's “I'm feeling lucky" button, you'll love FARR, because it figures out what you mean in a similar way. Then there are the special features: aliases and plugins which extend the base functionality, letting you search not just for shortcuts, but for pretty much everything on your computer or on the net. Some plugins interface FARR with other file finders, such as Locate32 or Everything. Other plugins let you use FARR to launch your browser's bookmarks or use it as a calculator. Find and Run Robot is one incredibly inventive and versatile application. But if you don’t need all the advanced magic, it’s still a fast and convenient launcher that saves you time with every program you run. Check out the configuration options, elegant skins... and check out Mouser's how-to videos on donationcoder.com. You will laugh at the pitiful little command box Micr

Rated 50/50 by caseydavis at Oct 10, 2010

Fast Low memory usage Learns and re-ranks from past searches! Tons of options Live searching -no index! None! May seem confusing to those who have never used a keystroke launcher before. I switch to this program because Launchy's memory leak problem was getting out of control. Other than Launchy this is the only keystroke launcher I have found that will learn/rerank resaults based on your selections. For example to launch Opera the first time I had to type "Oper" before it selected Opera. The next time I just typed "op" and Opera was the first result! The memory usage of FARR is also very good. After extended use it only uses 12mb of ram. I've seen Launchy use up to 200mb after a few days. This is because FARR doesn't use and index so the only thing in memory is the program. This lack of an index also gives you up to date resaults with out constant reindexing. This program has tons of features, and options but the two described above are what make this program awesome and a great replacement for you favorite keystroke launcher.

Rated 50/50 by riyaz_md at Oct 17, 2010

Pretty customizable UI can be improved Nice product, I've replaced FARR as my launcher from launch