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The Shell Guy:
Download the zip file here

OS: Windows
COST: Free (As with all of my free software, I appreciate an e-mail from you telling me that you are using it)

The shell guy makes it easy for you to access your frequently used applications, directories or stuff that is otherwise a pain in the butt to find (character map, paint, calculator, etc.). You configure it for what you need to access. I use it everyday. I place it in my Startup, and keep it minimized in my tray for easy access to my frequently used applications.

• No installation is required
• It adds no files to your system other than the Executable and the INI files that you download and place.
• It adds nothing to the system registry
• It contains no spyware
• It's free for use.

• The Shell Guy zip file comes with a pre-configured INI file that will provide shortcuts to apps that I use often. However, you can change as you require. See configuration.

Installation:

Your system should include all required supporting files. If not, simply Google for any DLL or other supporting files in which you get a "missing file" error for.

• Download the zip file here
• Unzip, and place the following 2 files in any directory
  - THE_SHELL_GUY.exe
  - shellguy.ini
• Create a shortcut to THE_SHELL_GUY.exe and place it on your desktop or Startup folder

Configuration:

• Enter the name you want to display on the button in the SHORT TITLE field
• Enter the path and the app executable in the FULL PATH AND EXE field. You can usually find this information by right clicking on the application, selecting PROPERTIES, and copying the information from the TARGET field.
• Example: The command utility is located in C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
• Use the following example to access frequently used directories from the app.
• Example: c:\windows\explorer.exe C:\windows will open the WINDOWS DIRECTORY
• Do not include quotes or commas in the path field.
• Because so many of the Window utility apps are found in C:\windows\system32, the field is pre-populated with that path.
• Use the ADD IT button to add it to your app list. The app is automatically added to the next available button.
• You can add as many apps to the list. However, only the first 10 in the list will display in the buttons.

Rearranging the button assignments:

• Select an app in the app list then use the UP (/\) DOWN (\/) arrows to arrange the app in the button order.
• Once in the preferred order, use the BUTTON IT, REFRESH IT button to execute the button order.
• Use the DELETE (X) button to delete the app from the list. The button will NOT delete the actual application from your system.
  

Testing & Editing Extra's (starting version 1.0.4)

• Use the TEST BUTTON to test the full path and exe before adding it.
• DOUBLE CLICK on the list box to place the SHORT TITLE and FULL PATH of the selected item into the fields to allow you to build on or correct existing paths.

VERSION NOTES:

VERSION 1.0.2
Released 11/04/06
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VERSION 1.0.3
Released 12/24/06
-Fixed DOWN BUTTON object error
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VERSION 1.0.4
Released 1/8/07
-Added TEST BUTTON functions
-Added DOUBLE CLICK to LIST BOX to enable copy to FULL PATH field for editing
-Added sample path to sample INI file to access explore.exe to open dirs via buttons
Example: c:\windows\explorer.exe C:\windows
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