winx

Win+X like launcher for old version Windows

Description

winx is a reimagined version of the Power User Menu (Win+X) found in Windows 8 and later, adapted for older versions of Windows. Separate implementations are provided for each generation, covering Windows 95 through Windows 7.

Usage

1. Place the executable (winx95.exe, winx2kxp.exe, or winx_vista7.exe) in any directory.
2. Run the executable.
   • If the corresponding INI file does not exist, it will be created automatically in the same directory.
3. Press the hotkey to open the menu:
   • Ctrl + Alt + X on all versions
   • (On Windows 2000 / XP, Win + X may also be available depending on the build)
4. Select a menu item to launch the desired tool or command.

Editing the Menu

• Menu entries are defined in an INI file located next to the executable.
• To edit the menu:
  1. Open the menu and select Open INI…
  2. Edit the INI file using Notepad or any ANSI-compatible text editor
  3. Save the file
  4. Select Reload INI from the menu to apply changes

INI Format

[Menu]
Notepad=notepad.exe
Regedit=regedit.exe

Notes

• Changes to the INI file are not applied automatically.
• Always use Reload INI after editing.
• Some hotkeys may conflict with other applications depending on the environment.