Krento

Krento is a remarkable tool in the System Utilities category, specifically under Automation. Developed by Serhiy Perevoznyk, this application is up to its latest version, 3.2.135.9. The primary application file is Krento.exe. The program supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11 operating systems, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. For those who have used older versions, you might be familiar with 3.2, 3.1, and 3.0, and it’s known among some users by the alias Kreno.

As an application launcher, Krento offers an innovative and visually appealing way to manage and access your favorite programs, files, and websites. With its circle-shaped interface featuring a central button, referred to as a "stone," and several surrounding stones, users can create multiple shortcut circles. This setup makes it more advanced than the conventional Start menu or Quick Launch bar. Users can open Krento by clicking its taskbar icon, pressing the Win+C keyboard shortcut, or using the mouse’s central button.

Krento’s widget engine capabilities allow users to load and display interactive objects on their desktops, such as the current date, time, and other applications. Customization is a strong suit, with numerous skins available that can be easily downloaded from the developer’s site. The circular menu can be effortlessly navigated using either the mouse wheel or keyboard arrows, making it user-friendly.

One key feature of Krento is its high customization potential for organizing shortcuts to various types of items, including files and websites, as well as system locations like My Documents or the Recycle Bin. Though Krento requires dragging and dropping to set up these shortcuts, which can be a bit cumbersome, the overall functional utility it adds to the user experience is significant.

In terms of size, the program is fairly lightweight and free to use, which is a major advantage for those looking for efficient system utilities without a price tag. Bugs related to invisible controls, setting working directories for executables, and relative path targets for the portable edition have been fixed, ensuring smoother performance.

Pros:

• Highly customizable interface with multiple skins
• Easy access to favorite programs, folders, and files
• Free and lightweight
• Simple navigation using mouse or keyboard

Cons:

• Configuration can be lengthy and uncomfortable due to the drag-and-drop setup
• Mouse center button override might be inconvenient for some users.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software.

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