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Extend your Windows Vista’s Start Menu Search with start++

What is Start++?

Start++ is an enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista. It also extends the Run box and the command-line with customizable commands. For example, typing “w Windows Vista” will take you to the Windows Vista page on Wikipedia!

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Typing “sudo” followed by a command will run that command with elevated (admin) privileges. Super handy from the command-line as well.

There is lot more new to explore with start++ in windows vista.

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Advanced functions can work with search results, powered by Windows Vista’s integrated desktop search engine. For example, typing “play radiohead” will find all music that matches the query “radiohead”, compile the results into a .M3U file, and launch it in your favorite media player.

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