ToolPro1.0.0.0 PreAlpha

Sure enough it doesn’t take a lot of time for you to find the program you want to run, even in a crowded desktop. There’s the search function to help out, as well as the Run tool for faster access. Needless to say that you can also rely on third-party applications like ToolPro to run programs, send emails, and more.

Issue the help command to quickly get started

First of all, the application isn’t packed inside an installer, so you can see what it’s all about from the moment download is done. Not only this, but it’s possible to have it stored and used directly from a thumb drive. Note, however, that you need to make sure that the target computer is equipped with .NET Framework.The application starts off in a compact window, with a simple editable drop-down menu which remembers your previous actions, as well as a button to trigger the particular function. It pretty much resembles the default Run tool, but you can end up scratching your head for a while, at least until you learn the basic commands.

Run programs, kill tasks, and send emails

It’s a good idea to access the documentation window at first, and this is done by running the help command. It offers a detailed view of all supported commands, as well as the possibility to change the background color of the main window. You soon find that possibilities are limited to running a few preset programs, killing tasks, and sending emails.The default tool is run, but with a catch, as it can only run the Task Manager, Notepad, Calculator, as well as a few third-party programs such as iTunes, Revo Uninstaller, Spotify, or Google Chrome. There’s a built-in component with which to terminate tasks, but you need to know the exact name.On the bright side, it also comes with a small email client. It’s brought up in an individual window when the appropriate command is issued, letting you fill up the required details, such as address and content, but with no customization options, or possibility to attach items.

In conclusion

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that ToolPro comes with good intentions, but it makes you feel somewhat limited because of the lack of customization options for the programs it can launch. It does come with a practical little email client, but even so it’s got much to learn before it can become an appropriate desktop assistant.