In order to get an application opened, you do not need to search the file in its directory. There are several ways to launch a specific program. This slide will describe 5 different ways to launch programs quickly on Windows 7. CS101 Assignment: <a> Zaman University Phnom Penh Cambodia </a>

1. 5 WAYS TO QUICKLY
LAUNCH PROGRAMS
ON WINDOWS
NAME : VITOU PHY
COURSE: IT APPLICATION 101.3
INSTRUCTOR: MUSTAFA DUR

2. #1 - TASKBAR KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
WinKey + Number corresponding to application on your taskbar

3. #2 - START MENU SEARCH
WinKey -> Type program’s name -> Enter to select application

4. #3 - CUSTOM SHORTCUT KEY
Locate the application in your start menu or on your
desktop -> right-click its shortcut -> Select Properties

5.  Click the Shortcut key box -> Type your
desired keyboard shortcut
 Press the keyboard shortcut you define
here to launch the application from
anywhere in Windows.

6. #4 - RUN DIALOG
 Open Run Dialog by pressing WinKey + R.
 In the Run dialog, type the name of a program’s .exe file -> press Enter to launch it.

7. #5 - LAUNCHY AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY
LAUNCHERS
 Launchy is one of the most popular launcher applications for Windows.
 After installing it, press Alt + Space anywhere in Windows and the Launchy window
will appear
 Type a search and press Enter to launch an application.

8. REFERENCE
How-To Geek (n.d). 5 Ways To Quickly Launch Programs On Windows. Retrieved from
http://www.howtogeek.com/124109/5-ways-to-quickly-launch-programs-onwindows/