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AutoHotkey v1.1.10.01 Updated

Napiophelios on 8 Jun 2013

AutoHotkey is a powerful automation and scripting tool with included macro recorder and export to a self-contained executable. Possible uses include assigning the hotkey "Ctrl-Alt-F" to launch Firefox, making abbreviations expand to their full definition as you type them, or saving time by setting the computer to auto-click a confirmation screen. The scripting language used is mostly backward compatible with AutoIt2 scripts.

The program can create entire applications and has been used to create many hosted here on PortableFreeware including 7plus, WallPaper Randomizer, Gridy, and many more.

Category:
System Requirements: Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? No. Places an ahk script file in user documents by default
Unicode support: Yes
License: GPL
How to extract: Download the Installer and extract to a folder of your choice with 7Zip.
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Lyon111 on 2011-11-10 19:35

It is a very good program, really useful indeed.

However, one must not be newbie nor lame to use scripts or even create them, as this program is not for people that know nothing about programming, in my opinion, of course.

BillDixon on 2012-02-12 20:14

What about Windows 7? The version on this page doesn't list it (and it doesn't work, I tried). The AutoHotkey website lists Win7, but it's for an installed version. Does anyone know if that version can be installed/copied/uninstalled?

Ennovy on 2012-02-13 06:43

@BillDixon : I use the portable version under Win7 and it works fine! Start it with administrator rights.

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TyperTask v1.20

lautrepay on 26 Jun 2012
  • 52KB (uncompressed)
  • Suggested by dmg

TyperTask is a powerful automation utility with a simple text-based interface.

  • Automatic text replacement as you type.
  • Use hotkeys to launch web addresses and open files.
  • Send mouse events.
  • Change window focus.
  • And quite a bit more...
First-time users should read the detailed instructions and examples of function definitions available under the Help menu.

Category:
System Requirements: WinXP / Vista / Win7
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: No
License: Free for personal use
How to extract: Download typertask.exe to a folder of your choice and launch.
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veyselcelik on 2012-07-01 08:59

I'm explaining my issue above. For example, When I write "hth", program must write "Hope this helps!". But it writes "Hope ths helps!" (no lower i) No trouble with upper İ and other letters. only lower i. I can't make it write lower i. I'm using Windows 7 x64 Turkish.

lautrepay on 2012-07-01 14:37

@veyselcelik: I've been using TyperTask for about a year and have never had problems with missing letters. Perhaps a problem with the rules?
I can replicate your issue if I add this rule:
"i="
(with no quotes)

veyselcelik on 2012-07-03 15:55

@lautrepay, I just downloaded and type hth. and it write Hope ths helps! (with no). it's own example rule, so i didn't write any rules. I guess it is about my windows' language.

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AutoIt v3.3.8.1

webfork on 23 Jul 2012
  • 19MB (uncompressed)
  • Suggested by Klaatu

AutoIt is a BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows user interface. It uses a combination of simulated keystrokes, mouse movement and window/control manipulation in order to automate tasks or perform user interface testing.

Users new to the program are encouraged to read an introduction (thanks guinness.)

Recommend: AutoIt Portable allows you to create a portable environment of SciTE4AutoIt3 and AutoIt together, as well as cleaning AppData and opening the program editor with sample scripts (also thanks to guinness).

Category:
System Requirements: Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch AutoIt3.exe.
Latest comments
John on 2010-03-07 21:05

I love AutoIT. Very powerful program that makes it simple to automate computer tasks and build simple programs.

jgermann on 2013-01-30 20:30

I have tried for over an hour to get the portable version installed correctly but have been unable to do so. I attempted the automatic version but did not successfully "drop" the two extra downloads on the GUI once I ran autoit-creator.

I tried the manual install and it did not work either.

Hopefully someone will inspect the readme file and the introduction by guinness for missing or misplaced instructions.

guinness on 2013-01-31 00:54

A new Portable version will be released next week. Thanks for reporting. Also the instructions for manual extraction are pretty clear.

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Bat To Exe Converter v1.6.0

Andrew Lee on 12 Feb 2013

Bat to Exe Converter takes DOS or Windows batch file scripts (.bat) and converts them into 32-bit executable (.exe) files. Useful for creating shortcuts on USB flash drives along with their appropriate icons, preventing an annoying batch window from appearing, and includes encryption and decompiler features.

Category:
System Requirements: Win2K / WinXP / Vista
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Bat_To_Exe_Converter.exe.
What's new?
  • Windows (64 bit) version added
  • some changes
Latest comments
abc on 2011-12-25 19:04

@lurker: That's not a bad idea in theory but a .BAT launcher that is less than 1 KB bat can easily become 400 KB for a compiled AutoIt script

abc on 2011-12-25 19:11

The author is sure persistent about using javascript on his website.

abc on 2011-12-25 19:13

Oh and BTW here is a virus total report: http://is.gd/zQjDtd
I certainly don't have any use for this but maybe others will.

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LSMacro v1.0.1

webfork on 4 Jul 2012

LSMacro is a lightweight keyboard macro utility program that allows you to run programs, open urls, do screen captures, or send key/mouse events to other programs with just a few keystrokes. Intuitive and easy to use, reemaining in the System tray once macros are defined. Can create macro keys with Control, Shift, or Alt keys.

Note: The website is offline, so I have made it available for direct download.

Category:
System Requirements: WinXP / Vista / Win7
Writes settings to: Application folder, in macrolist.lis file.
Dependencies: None
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download and unzip the archive then extract the installer to a folder of your choice. Launch LSMacro.exe.
Latest comments
webfork on 2010-03-03 14:41

I haven't tested this at length yet but already I can tell this is very simple and easy to use compared to many similar automation tools. Great for software testing or speeding up asinine computer tasks.

Abdullah Eyles on 2011-04-04 14:35

If there was some kind of help it may be a useful program. No details of how to record Macros to start with.

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