There was of course already programs like this available, but each had it´s annoyance or missing features or too(!) geeky. So I decide to code my own.

Features:

• Keywords have properties like shortcuts, and you can for example drag-drop a shortcut/file/folder/favorite to add it as a keyword.
• Auto-completion for keywords, file system and history (can also be configured).
• Enter URLs directly (like www.google.com or http://www.google.com).
• Keywords support parameters. Example "google latest executor" "wiki nirvana".
• Optional show icon for current keyword/input.
• Optional show drop-down box for current keyword/input (auto-completion).
• Optional drop-down box can be set to auto-open (like windows run) displaying auto-completion suggestions.
• Optional Vista like list displaying matching items.
• Layout can be customized. Set colors, font, dimensions, position, transparency and more.
• Skinable.
• Many settings to customize the program as you like.
• Shortcut keys for faster navigation.
• Can be launched from an user defined hotkey.
• One keyword or text input can start multiple keywords/urls/programs/documents/files etc. Example one keyword opens three websites and/or programs.
• A number of special commands (like for example pause and replace tag with parameter).
• Optional windows context-menu integration (as another way of easily adding new keywords).
• Optional show title for the current input.
• Can import keywords from windows start-menu.
• Integrated calculator.
• Import/Export keywords.
• Option to override windows run hotkey (Win-R).
• Optional sounds.
• Freeware.
• Plus more...