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Hidden Start v4.0 – Run Apps without UAC Prompt

The new major version of Hidden Start was released this week. The most noticeable update is Hstart GUI Tool – HstartUI.exe which is a part of the distribution package now.

Hstart GUI Tool

Hstart GUI Tool would help you to build complex command lines and test them immediately. It can quickly create a shortcut on the desktop or an autostart entry in the Windows registry.

Run Applications without UAC Prompt

The second big improvement is /NOUAC switch that allows you to run applications or batch files with administrative privileges without any UAC prompts. Here is a simple example:

hstart.exe /NOUAC regedit.exe

Of course, it can be used with other options:

hstart.exe /NOUAC /NOCONSOLE "D:\Batch Files\Riquires_Admin_Rights.bat"

The following command opens Local Group Policy Editor:

hstart.exe /NOUAC /SHELL gpedit.msc

And here is how to open Windows Hosts file for editing:

hstart.exe /NOUAC "notepad.exe "%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts""

Environment Variables

As you can see from the previous example, Hstart now expands environment variables in the executed command lines. This may help you to make more system independent commands:

hstart.exe /NOCONSOLE /WAIT /D="%TEMP%"
     "cmd.exe /c "D:\test.bat > test-output.txt""
     ""%ProgramFiles%\EmEditor\emeditor.exe" test-output.txt"

Other Improvements

The new Hstart uses a more efficient parsing algorithm to process complex command lines. The entire program code has been rewritten to make Hstart faster and bug free.

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 25-Aug-11 11:21


WindowSpace v2.5.4 - Improved Update Process

New version of WindowSpace contains a greatly improved installer. Finally, I fixed an issue with updating WindowSpace DLLs caused the following error to be displayed:

WindowSpace Setup - Install Error

Starting from v2.5.4, WindowSpace setup asks for rebooting (if DLLs are in use):

WindowSpace Setup - Update Process WindowSpace Setup - Reboot Now

If reboot is not required, the setup page looks like before:

WindowSpace Setup - No Reboot

Changelog for WindowSpace v2.5.4:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 06-Apr-11 16:33


Sticky Previews v1.4 - Double-Click Action

The new version of Sticky Previews includes an option to set up the default double-click action. Also the distribution package is now a single download file for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

Sticky Previews - Double-Click Option

Changelog for Sticky Previews v1.4:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 05-Apr-11 08:59


WinSnap v3.5.5 - 32-Bit + 64-Bit Unified Installer

New version of WinSnap was released recently, changelog:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 07-Mar-11 07:19


WindowSpace v2.5.3 - German & Dutch Translations

This maintenance release of WindowSpace contains a few updated language files and several minor improvements. Version information and "Check for Updates" link are now shown in the Settings dialog.

WindowSpace Settings - Version Information

Changelog for WindowSpace v2.5.3:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 13-Feb-11 08:12


Sticky Previews v1.3 - Maximize/Restore Previews

The new version of Sticky Previews adds the ability to maximize/restore previews to the current monitor. It also improves the way you select the preview regions (single mousedown/mouseup operation).

Sticky Previews - Maximize Preview

Changelog for Sticky Previews v1.3:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 12-Feb-11 07:23


VistaSwitcher v1.1.4 - Fixed Compatibility Issue With IE9

New version of VistaSwitcher has been released today. This version mainly addresses a compatibility issue with IE9 Beta and Preview versions (see How to Fix VistaSwitcher Showing Blank Windows in the List for details).

Changelog for VistaSwitcher v1.1.4:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 24-Nov-10 14:26


WinSnap v3.5.4 - Translated Into More Than 34 Languages

This maintenance release of WinSnap contains a few updated language files and a minor bug fix. Thanks to all friends and contributors - WinSnap is translated into 34+ languages now!

WinSnap - 34 Languages

Visit the Language Files forum to download or submit updated translations for WinSnap.

Changelog for WinSnap v3.5.4:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 24-Nov-10 00:20


WindowSpace v2.5.2 Final - Stability and Performance

This is the first stable release of WindowSpace 2.5. It contains several performance and stability improvements, as well as many bug fixes. Also I've updated the English language template file. WindowSpace 2.5 is now ready for translation!

Changelog for WindowSpace v2.5.2:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 26-Oct-10 09:05


WinSnap v3.5.3 - Updated For Translation

I've revised the English language template file to add new text strings and option titles for version 3.5. Also this release contains a few minor improvements and bug fixes.

WinSnap - English Template File

Updated Russian translation:

WinSnap - Russian Translation

Visit the Language Files forum to download or submit updated translations for WinSnap.

Changelog for WinSnap v3.5.3:

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Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 19-Oct-10 18:20


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