Hi!
Here´s a little tip, a program called Command Creator.
It will help you create run-commands for use in the Start Menu´s Run dialog. The commands can launch whatever you want them to launch.
The launch itself is handled by the operating system which makes it quite fast.
It also contains a shell enhancement that gives you fast access to your favorite folders in Common Open/Save -dialogs, the desktop and in Explorer.
try it out and see for yourself!
http://www.jiisoft.com/cmdcreator/index.htm
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