System Requirements and Features

System Requirements

  • A computer capable of running Windows XP or later (10.8 or later for Mac)
  • An Internet connection to purchase, download and activate the software (internet is not required to actually run the software, after initial activation)
  • 21 MB of free disc space
  • Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 or later (included with Windows 7; or the KillerKeys installer will download and install the file for you if necessary)

KillerKeys Feature List

  • Application Specific Searching - both by keystroke or by keyword
  • Create Favorites Groups for the shortcuts you use all the time
  • Assign Profiles - with the ability to Import and Export, allowing you to share with friends or transfer to your other computers
  • Cloud Enabled – Intelligently detects specific web pages within your browser and presents those shortcuts instantly
  • Floating Palettes – Allowing you to fit your shortcuts neatly into any available space on your desktop
  • Hiding - the ability to hide entire groups or individual keys, so that you only see what you want to see
  • Filtering – Filter out specific key properties, such as only showing keys with a control modifier
  • Create Macros for any application that KillerKeys supports, then activate with just one click
  • Unified Interface – You only need to learn one interface to access ALL your keyboard shortcuts, for any program 
  • Drag and Drop shortcuts between groups or floating palettes
  • Rearrange Groups so that you’re favorites are always on top
  • Quickly Hide/Show/Dock or Minimize KillerKeys to ensure it is always where you want it, when you want it
  • Hover Text – The ability to display additional information simply by hovering your mouse over the shortcut key
  • Show Keystrokes to learn the shortcuts yourselves, sort of like a shortcut cheat sheet
  • Adjust the Size of the text and of the key itself
  • Choose a 2D or 3D Key Look
  • Several Key Background Textures available to further personalize your shortcuts
  • Manipulate Shadows on the keys or floating palettes
  • Background Transparency Options for floating palettes
  • Preview Screen in the Settings Menu, to see what your keys will look like after a change, in real-time
  • Transitions – Floating Palettes can Turn or Fade into position as you switch between applications
  • Status Text – Instantly know how many shortcuts there available, hidden or filtered.
  • Automatically checks for updates and allows download from within application
  • Restore default settings for one or all applications
  • Instant Access  to the User Guide, Tutorial Videos, License Options, Getting Support, Providing Feedback, all from within the application (Internet connection required for some features)
  • Auto-Uninstall – When you install a new version of the software, KillerKeys will automatically uninstall any previous versions, saving you time from having to do it yourself