PowerPro 4.9 for Windows

by Bruce Switzer

Avg. Rating 4.7 (31 votes)

File Details

File Size 3.6 MB
License Freeware
Operating System Windows 2000/9x/XP
Date Added
Total Downloads 5,007
Publisher Bruce Switzer
Homepage PowerPro

Publisher's Description

PowerPro lets you take control of how you use Windows. Run commands and configure your system any way you want. It gives you a compact and powerful launch bar, menu, and tray icon facility. But this is just the start. With a little experimenting with its configuration, you'll find that you can use it to change the way you work with your system. The source of its power is the way PowerPro integrates three capabilities.

Latest Reviews

sweathog

sweathog reviewed v4.9 on Apr 29, 2020

Valuable and useful Windows utility, particularly for cleaning up the taskbar, centralizing the management and application of hotkeys for apps and just generally improving the Windows GUI. Also, doesn't use much memory at all. The screen shot on this site doesn't do the app justice at all.

Pruglo

Pruglo reviewed v4.9 on Sep 3, 2009

5/5

Pruglo

Pruglo reviewed v4.8 on Mar 27, 2008

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Version 4.9 (Nov 2008)

New Features

added for each
added inputsaveaspath
added note.setfolder("path")
tool tip look for bars and menus can use the colors and font of item 0
gridlines and font can be set for lists in configuration dialogs

Bug Fixes

added find text to clist, key, scheduler configure dialogs
removed beep from mousegesture.dll when stroke buffer fills
fixed bug using user-defined xxx() in expression when xxx is built-in function with no arguments
increased max number of alarms and open alarm messages
implemented better way of getting explorer folder for explorer tracking
added sample to .hlp file of using classes and objects to implement simulated Turing machine
fixes sizing for *control combo boxes
added exec.maxwindowshook(n) and exec.suspendscripts(flag)
stability improvements for plugins that call powerpro services to run commands or evaluation expressions
option to disable pcf-based scripts while configuration window open (checked by default)

Providing utility functions: Send keystrokes to programs, run commands when windows first open, virtual desktops, clipboard extender, keyboard macros, shutdown, show all folder files in a menu, sounds, wallpaper, and screensaver activation and randomization.

anomoly

anomoly reviewed v4.8 on Mar 13, 2008

other than not being able to stop it or uninstall it (nor a desire to learn it's seemingly infinite capabilities) I prefer pstart with windows much more. All-n-one aps are tedious as a whole.
It does have a quick little menu however.

friendinme

friendinme reviewed v4.7 on Jan 5, 2008

I have been using this program since the days that it was a shareware program called Stiletto. Bruce Switzer has continued to upgrade and enhance it, even though it is now freeware. He is also available for support through the user forum.

Power Pro is, without question, one of the most valuable and useful programs I have. From start up to shut down, it is constantly running on my system.

This is a Swiss army knife that does everything and does it well (program launcher, macros, sticky notes, alarms, reminders, shut-down, system stats, hot keys, dialog enhancement, navigation and more) If a person learns how to use this, it will save all sorts of time. It will also save the expense of purchasing other programs that can only do one thing.

Warning: this program works "as-is" but the real value of it will only be found in learning it and shaping the menus, bars, reminders, etc. to suit your own needs. Once you do it, you won't want to give it up.

leventdal

leventdal reviewed v4.7 on Oct 21, 2007

One of the most comprehensive tools I have ever seen.

Ignwar

Ignwar reviewed v4.7 on Mar 26, 2007

PowerPro 4.8 Released: December 22, 2007

http://powerpro.webeddie.com/download/pwrpro48.zip

eshrdlu

eshrdlu reviewed v4.4 on May 12, 2006

Been using PowerPro for years. Best thing since sliced bread. The learning curve is fairly long, but PowerPro can do just about anything. Can't beat the price, too.

Zoroaster

Zoroaster reviewed v4.4 on May 12, 2006

I've been using Powerpro for years. My wish has always been to be able to access immediatly any link without having to return to the desktop nor to the Start menu. With Powerpro's infinite possibilities of creating home-made auto-hide or not toolbars and other menus I really have all my links one click away wherever I am. Nothing complicated, the result can go from basically simple to extraordinarily sophisticated. Moreover, PowerPro with its scripting tools can perform various tasks limited only to your needs and imagination. This softaware is fantastic, and easy to use, given one invests a few minutes to understand the idea.

Reposed

Reposed reviewed v4.4 on May 11, 2006

A wonderful little program but it take a little time to learn how to use it.

Avg. Rating 4.7 (31 votes)
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sweathog

sweathog reviewed v4.9 on Apr 29, 2020

Pros: Valuable and useful Windows utility, particularly for cleaning up the taskbar, centralizing the management and application of hotkeys for apps and just generally improving the Windows GUI. Also, doesn't use much memory at all. The screen shot on this site doesn't do the app justice at all.

Cons: Steep learning curve.

Bottom Line: Valuable and useful Windows utility, particularly for cleaning up the taskbar, centralizing the management and application of hotkeys for apps and just generally improving the Windows GUI. Also, doesn't use much memory at all. The screen shot on this site doesn't do the app justice at all.

Pruglo

Pruglo reviewed v4.9 on Sep 3, 2009

5/5

Pruglo

Pruglo reviewed v4.8 on Mar 27, 2008

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Version 4.9 (Nov 2008)

New Features

added for each
added inputsaveaspath
added note.setfolder("path")
tool tip look for bars and menus can use the colors and font of item 0
gridlines and font can be set for lists in configuration dialogs

Bug Fixes

added find text to clist, key, scheduler configure dialogs
removed beep from mousegesture.dll when stroke buffer fills
fixed bug using user-defined xxx() in expression when xxx is built-in function with no arguments
increased max number of alarms and open alarm messages
implemented better way of getting explorer folder for explorer tracking
added sample to .hlp file of using classes and objects to implement simulated Turing machine
fixes sizing for *control combo boxes
added exec.maxwindowshook(n) and exec.suspendscripts(flag)
stability improvements for plugins that call powerpro services to run commands or evaluation expressions
option to disable pcf-based scripts while configuration window open (checked by default)

Providing utility functions: Send keystrokes to programs, run commands when windows first open, virtual desktops, clipboard extender, keyboard macros, shutdown, show all folder files in a menu, sounds, wallpaper, and screensaver activation and randomization.

anomoly

anomoly reviewed v4.8 on Mar 13, 2008

other than not being able to stop it or uninstall it (nor a desire to learn it's seemingly infinite capabilities) I prefer pstart with windows much more. All-n-one aps are tedious as a whole.
It does have a quick little menu however.

friendinme

friendinme reviewed v4.7 on Jan 5, 2008

I have been using this program since the days that it was a shareware program called Stiletto. Bruce Switzer has continued to upgrade and enhance it, even though it is now freeware. He is also available for support through the user forum.

Power Pro is, without question, one of the most valuable and useful programs I have. From start up to shut down, it is constantly running on my system.

This is a Swiss army knife that does everything and does it well (program launcher, macros, sticky notes, alarms, reminders, shut-down, system stats, hot keys, dialog enhancement, navigation and more) If a person learns how to use this, it will save all sorts of time. It will also save the expense of purchasing other programs that can only do one thing.

Warning: this program works "as-is" but the real value of it will only be found in learning it and shaping the menus, bars, reminders, etc. to suit your own needs. Once you do it, you won't want to give it up.

leventdal

leventdal reviewed v4.7 on Oct 21, 2007

One of the most comprehensive tools I have ever seen.

Ignwar

Ignwar reviewed v4.7 on Mar 26, 2007

PowerPro 4.8 Released: December 22, 2007

http://powerpro.webeddie.com/download/pwrpro48.zip

eshrdlu

eshrdlu reviewed v4.4 on May 12, 2006

Been using PowerPro for years. Best thing since sliced bread. The learning curve is fairly long, but PowerPro can do just about anything. Can't beat the price, too.

Zoroaster

Zoroaster reviewed v4.4 on May 12, 2006

I've been using Powerpro for years. My wish has always been to be able to access immediatly any link without having to return to the desktop nor to the Start menu. With Powerpro's infinite possibilities of creating home-made auto-hide or not toolbars and other menus I really have all my links one click away wherever I am. Nothing complicated, the result can go from basically simple to extraordinarily sophisticated. Moreover, PowerPro with its scripting tools can perform various tasks limited only to your needs and imagination. This softaware is fantastic, and easy to use, given one invests a few minutes to understand the idea.

Reposed

Reposed reviewed v4.4 on May 11, 2006

A wonderful little program but it take a little time to learn how to use it.

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