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Windows 7 Pandora Box is the sort of app that you can install on your lesser-techie friends computers. It puts all the useful shortcuts in one window and groups them into various different categories.
There are a total of 8 categories, Accessories, Programs, Tools, Administrative Tools, System Tools, System Properties, Ease of Access, and Display. Each category includes a handful of shortcuts which you can access in a single click.
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It works on 32-bit version of Windows 7 only. I gave it a shot on 64-bit, but most shortcuts didnt work and the app itself crashed. It requires .NET Framework 4 beta.
The collection of shortcuts in Windows 7 Application Pandora Box [Beta] includes following Shortcuts :
Accessories - Calculator, Command Prompt, Math Input Panel, Mobility Center, Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool, Sound Recorder, Sticky Notes, Sync Center, Windows Explorer,Wordpad.
Programs - Character Map, Windows DVD Maker, Internet Explorer, Problem Screen Recorder, SQL server cient Network utility, Journal, Windows Fax and Scan, XPS Viewer.
Tools - Activate Windows, Directx Diagnostic tool, IEexpress Wizard, Phone Dialer, Windows Version, Volume Mixer, Remote Assistance, Windows Firewall, WinHelp, Windows Update.
Administrative Tools - UAC Settings, Group policy Editor, Registry editor, Event Viewer, System configuration, Add hardware Wizard, Local Security policy, Memory Diagnostic,Management Console, Task Manager, User Accounts, Optional Features.
System Tools - Control Panel, System Restore, Resource monitor, Task scheduker, Disk CleanUp, Disk defragmenter, Private Character editor, System Info.
System Properties - Advanced, Computername, Performance, Protection, Remote, hardware, DataExec Prevention.
Ease of Access Magnify, On-Screen Keyboard, Narrator, Ease of Access Center .
Display - Color management, Display settings, Display color Calibaration, Clear type text Tuner.
This application is still in Beta phase. Any Beta Testers for Windows 7 -x64 & x-86 drop a mail to vasu@windowsvj.com.
Download : Windows 7 Application Pandora Box http://windowsvj.com/wpblog/test/Windows%207%20Application%20Pandora%20Box%20%5bBeta%5d.rar