PStart

Spec sheet

Purpose

PStart is a tray tool for launching user-defined applications, including portable applications on USB keys and removable disks.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Support

The FAQ directs users whose questions are not answered to contact the maker.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Maker

PEGTOP Software describes itself as a one-person software company in southern Germany, founded in 1996.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Download

The maker lists PStart version 2.11 as a 768 KB Windows installer and also lists PStart U3 version 2.09 as a 618 KB download.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Install options

PStart can be installed locally on a hard disk or to a removable device.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Limit

Portable installations have no uninstaller, and their files must be removed manually.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Notes and reminders

Users can carry notes on a USB drive and set reminders that appear while PStart is running or the next time it starts.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Portable app compatibility

The maker recommends portable applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, FileZilla, and Eclipse for use from a portable device.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Portable paths

In portable mode, PStart uses relative paths so applications can still launch when a USB drive receives a different drive letter.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Quick search

PStart includes incremental search for programs on the local hard disk and portable applications on a USB drive.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Settings protection

Making the settings file read-only disables or hides settings, item, and note modification options.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Tray menu

The tray menu supports user-defined folders and subfolders, mouse sensors, hot keys, and hiding the tray icon.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

U3 version

PStart is available in a U3 version for launching other portable applications from a U3 device.Read 10 Oct 2026 · pegtop.net

Plans and prices

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