What is Deck?
Deck is a free, portable Windows App launcher that gives you fast access to apps, files, folders, and links from one place.
Who is Deck for?
Deck is useful for gamers, developers, office users, and administrators—anyone who wants faster desktop workflow.
Is Deck free?
Yes. Deck is free to use. If you find it useful, you can support development with a donation.
Do I need to install Deck?
No. Deck is portable, so you can run it without a full installation.
What versions of Windows are supported?
Deck supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows environments.
What can I add to Deck?
You can add apps, scripts, files, folders, and web links for quick access.
Can I organize items into groups or sections?
Yes. You can organize your entries so your most-used tools are easy to find.
Can I customize the layout?
Yes. Deck is configurable so you can adjust structure and behavior to fit your workflow.
Does Deck support themes?
Yes. You can personalize the look with theme support.
Can I use a keyboard shortcut to open Deck?
Yes. Deck supports quick access via hotkey so you can open it instantly.
Can Deck start with Windows?
Yes, if enabled in settings (depending on your configuration).
Will Deck slow down my PC?
Deck is designed to be lightweight and fast, with minimal system impact.
Does Deck send my data to the cloud?
No. Deck is local-first; your configuration stays on your device unless you choose to share it.
Does Deck require an account?
No account is required.
Can I use Deck offline?
Yes. Core functionality works offline.
Where are my settings stored?
Settings are stored locally, typically in Deck's config location (or app folder in portable mode).
Can I move Deck to another PC?
Yes. In portable use, you can move the Deck folder and keep your setup.
Can I back up my Deck setup?
Yes. Back up your configuration files to restore your setup later.
Can I reset Deck to default settings?
Yes, by removing or resetting its config files.
Deck doesn't open with the hotkey. What should I do?
Check whether the hotkey is enabled, verify no conflict with other software, and restart Deck.
A shortcut doesn't launch correctly. Why?
Verify the target path, arguments, and working directory, then save and try again.
My antivirus flagged Deck. Is it safe?
False positives can happen with utility apps. Download only from trusted official sources and verify release integrity when available.
Deck is not saving my changes. How can I fix it?
Run Deck with appropriate folder permissions and ensure config files are writable.
Can I run multiple Deck instances?
Deck is typically intended as a single-instance app to avoid conflicts.
Can I launch scripts or command-line tools?
Yes. Deck can be used as a quick launcher for scripts and CLI utilities.
Can I pass launch arguments to apps?
Yes, for supported entry types you can configure arguments.
Can I use Deck for admin tools?
Yes. Many admins use Deck to centralize system tools and maintenance scripts.
Can I maintain different Deck setups for work and personal use?
Yes. You can keep separate portable folders/configs for different contexts.
Can I create a gaming-focused Deck profile?
Yes. You can set up a dedicated layout for game launchers, tools, voice apps, and performance utilities.