Biniware Run [DotNET launcher]
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:07 pm
Preamble
I have tested and used a huge number of launchers of all kinds (type-search-run, pop-up menus, category boxes, etc). Perhaps program launchers is the category I have most played with (together with hash tools). The ones I like and use most (which I have customized to my needs) are all abandoned now (ASuite, FSL Launcher, HotKeyz, Pretty Run, Quick Pop Menu, etc) but as they still work fine I do not need to switch to launchers still in development (adding stuff would be a time consuming task). Yet when I come across a new launcher which seems to be interesting I usually give it a try. Several days ago I stumbled upon a brand new tool- Biniware Run, I did a brief testing and I found it useful even though it is first public release (published on 2018-12-12). I expect that the program will get polished in future releases (I might suggest some improvements to the developer) yet I suppose that in its current state it might be beneficial to some users.
Synopsis
Direct Download Link
Images
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - configure (right click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - launch (left click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - launch (left click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - configuration window (animated image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - adding program (static image):
Portability
Biniware Run can be easily made portable but unfortunately it is released as installer only and I failed to extract the installer trying various tools. Once installed the settings are saved in brun.cfg- if it exists in program folder it would be used, otherwise it would be created in AppData:
However while portable the program is not stealth- even if used in portable mode an empty folder in AppData is left behind:
Instructions
Biniware Run is donationware.
Note
A couple of programs with similar functionality:
File details for Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 (released on 2018-12-12):
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Name: BrunSetup.exe
File Size: 132608 Byte(s) (129.50 KB)
Modified Date: 2018-12-12 16:04
Version: 1.0.0.0
MD5: b2ab5a371844a12101a934ada1f91727
SHA1: 0176c43a1cf7299fa01b25052ab38b225b8b6bd5
SHA256: efe8689df1839d813f95e9397ee0a6e9413f0f06d6530b2623fe4fa602b330a5
SHA384: ffc201658923c6fb3bf57bf7031debf29e40e7cd959edfae2f2904116ee2c920ab3ad11d0a9abca5c3230a3dd618ea7e
SHA512: 0f6f7c329ec0caa19ea401062b03ca4204558a20db2971d1e5c94e345ed8876632ff2350d702c3645a1022bd5b5f39b6a453ff935377761e8dbb3bcc7242f9f8
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I have tested and used a huge number of launchers of all kinds (type-search-run, pop-up menus, category boxes, etc). Perhaps program launchers is the category I have most played with (together with hash tools). The ones I like and use most (which I have customized to my needs) are all abandoned now (ASuite, FSL Launcher, HotKeyz, Pretty Run, Quick Pop Menu, etc) but as they still work fine I do not need to switch to launchers still in development (adding stuff would be a time consuming task). Yet when I come across a new launcher which seems to be interesting I usually give it a try. Several days ago I stumbled upon a brand new tool- Biniware Run, I did a brief testing and I found it useful even though it is first public release (published on 2018-12-12). I expect that the program will get polished in future releases (I might suggest some improvements to the developer) yet I suppose that in its current state it might be beneficial to some users.
Synopsis
FeaturesBiniware Run is a friendly, colorful and easy to use software which provides you fast access to your favorite website links, files and folders from one single place. Just drag and drop any website link, file or folder inside the colored circle from your desktop. You can easily access all you are interested in by using this handy software. You can define categories, move, sort, import, export or customize your shortcuts anytime. Instead of searching for bookmarks in different web browsers, files or folders through your computer, make your work and browsing easier with Biniware Run. And the best thing is that this software is portable. Even if there is an installer, this is just for an initial setup: folder creation, optional shortcuts, quick overview on how to use it. The installer will just extract one executable file and that's all. Want to get rid of it? Simple. Just delete the file.
Registered Users Features
- Easy to use and customizable user interface.
- The shortcuts are displayed with their own icons.
- Drag and drop support for website links, files and folders.
- Shortcuts to .exe, .cmd, .bat files support parameters.
- Shortcuts to .exe, .cmd, .bat, .msc files can be executed with administrative privileges.
- Sorting, moving, importing and exporting of the shortcuts are supported.
- The configuration is stored in XML format, making it easy to edit the file in any text editor.
- This is a portable software. You can move and execute it from any folder from your computer.
- Full support for standard user accounts. Elevated privileges are not required.
Links Downloads
- Custom image support. The user can choose a custom image to be used instead of the default colored circle. Supported formats: .ico, .gif, .png.
- Special thank you mention in the About section of the software.
Direct Download Link
Images
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - configure (right click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - launch (left click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - context menu - launch (left click) (static image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - configuration window (animated image):
Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 - adding program (static image):
Portability
Biniware Run can be easily made portable but unfortunately it is released as installer only and I failed to extract the installer trying various tools. Once installed the settings are saved in brun.cfg- if it exists in program folder it would be used, otherwise it would be created in AppData:
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C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Biniware\brun.cfg
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C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Biniware
- Download the installer (BrunSetup.exe);
- Run the installer (BrunSetup.exe);
- Specify installation folder;
- Uncheck the following boxes:
- Create program shortcuts in Start Menu and Desktop for current user
- Start automatically at current user logon
- Screen
- Open the installation folder;
- Create an empty brun.cfg file;
- Run the executable (brun.exe);
License
- Supported operating systems: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista.
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5 or a newer version.
Biniware Run is donationware.
Note
- I consider Biniware Run (as of version 1.0.0.0) a fully functional program because the features unlocked after donaton (see Registered Users Features above) have no impact on program usability.
- Biniware Run is written in C#.
- Biniware Run is tiny- the installer is 130 KB, the executable is 158 KB.
- Biniware Run is relatively light, under Windows 8 x64 it uses about 13 MB of RAM.
- Biniware Run is stable- during my tests I did not encounter any problems or crashes.
- For me adding categories is a bit tricky and unhandy (if I am not missing a simpler way to do that)- add a new shortcut, select a folder, delete path, enter name for the category.
- The developer- Alexandru Dicu, is the author of the popular program Windows Firewall Control (mentioned here) which was sold to Malwarebytes this year.
A couple of programs with similar functionality:
- Folder Menu
- Quick Pop Menu
File details for Biniware Run version 1.0.0.0 (released on 2018-12-12):
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Name: BrunSetup.exe
File Size: 132608 Byte(s) (129.50 KB)
Modified Date: 2018-12-12 16:04
Version: 1.0.0.0
MD5: b2ab5a371844a12101a934ada1f91727
SHA1: 0176c43a1cf7299fa01b25052ab38b225b8b6bd5
SHA256: efe8689df1839d813f95e9397ee0a6e9413f0f06d6530b2623fe4fa602b330a5
SHA384: ffc201658923c6fb3bf57bf7031debf29e40e7cd959edfae2f2904116ee2c920ab3ad11d0a9abca5c3230a3dd618ea7e
SHA512: 0f6f7c329ec0caa19ea401062b03ca4204558a20db2971d1e5c94e345ed8876632ff2350d702c3645a1022bd5b5f39b6a453ff935377761e8dbb3bcc7242f9f8
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