Unlike Windows XP, the start menu in Windows Vista has got a little enhancement that makes it more useful and that is its search feature. You can search for documents, files, programs, applications, music or anything on the fly.

However the search function of Windows Vista start menu is not good enough to search anything over the Internet but I have a good little utility for you that will enhance your Windows Vista start menu thus giving you more control over the search functionality.

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 and typing "sudo" followed by a command will run that command with elevated (admin) privileges.

Using this application you can even execute advance search commands. For example, typing "play Linkin Park" will find all music that matches the keyword "Linkin Park", compile the results into a .M3U file, and launch it in Windows Media Player.

You can import/export your favorite commands and can also create shortcuts for commands using the Start++ configuration UI.

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