In Need of an Application Launcher

Does anyone know of an application launcher that will launch multiple applications simultaneously and remember their window state (size, position and desktop)? I'm running OS X Mavericks so I'm looking specifically for an application that was released no earlier than October 22, 2013. Also, what I mean by window size, position, and desktop is that windows can be resized to our liking and positioned on our screens where we put them, and ever since a few OS X releases ago we could assign applications to launch in certain desktops and these desktops can be managed using what is now called Mission Control. I really need an application that can do all of this. I thought of using Automator but I’m not sure how to get it to remember window size and position.
Thanks!

I have zero experience with Applescript, but perhaps what I'm looking for can work using Applescript. I will consider it after any suggested applications fail to offer what I need.
I've viewed features of several application launchers, but the closet I've seen to offering what I need are those that will allow the user to save specific applications in a list or menu, but the applications still must be launched individually. Personally, I see no advantage to that as I can launch individual applications using Spotlight, Finder, or Launchpad.
Thanks for your suggestion Barney-15E.

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I logged in to a remote session on the SBS to add a user to a security group. Now, when I log on to my computer with the domain administrator account, I get the error "SBS Client
Application Launcher has encountered a problem and needs to
close." There is an event in the Application log associated with the error:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Error
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1000
Date:  8/29/2011
Time:  2:27:46 PM
User:  N/A
Computer: CONTROLLERASST
Description:
Faulting application applnch.exe, version 5.2.2893.2, faulting module applnch.exe, version 5.2.2893.2, fault address 0x0002442a.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74   Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c   ion Fail
0010: 75 72 65 20 20 61 70 70   ure app
0018: 6c 6e 63 68 2e 65 78 65   lnch.exe
0020: 20 35 2e 32 2e 32 38 39    5.2.289
0028: 33 2e 32 20 69 6e 20 61   3.2 in a
0030: 70 70 6c 6e 63 68 2e 65   pplnch.e
0038: 78 65 20 35 2e 32 2e 32   xe 5.2.2
0040: 38 39 33 2e 32 20 61 74   893.2 at
0048: 20 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20    offset
0050: 30 30 30 32 34 34 32 61   0002442a
0058: 0d 0a                     ..
After clicking to send/not send an error report, I get back to the desktop where all appears normal. However, I can no longer access the internet while logged in under this account.
I can log in on another PC with the domain admin account with no error.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi,
I would like to suggest you run System File Checker with command: sfc /scannow to scan and repair the system files.
If it does not work, please also test the issue in Clean Boot.
Clean Boot
================
Let’s disable all startup items and third party services when booting. This method will help us determine if this issue is caused by a loading
program or service. Please perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start Button type "msconfig" (without quotation marks) in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.
Note: If prompted, please click Continue on the User Account Control (UAC) window.
2. Click the "Services" tab, check the "Hide All Microsoft Services" box and click "Disable All" (if it is not gray).
3. Click the "Startup" tab, click "Disable All" and click "OK".
Then, restart the computer. When the "System Configuration Utility" window appears, please check the "Don't show this message or launch the System
Configuration Utility when Windows starts" box and click OK.
What’s the result in Clean Boot?
For more information regarding Event ID 1000, please refer to the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/transform.aspx?ProdName=Windows%20Operating%20System&ProdVer=5.2&EvtID=1000&EvtSrc=Application%20Error&LCID=1033
Regards,
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"Could not get needed resources for application to be launched (id=-669)"

I keep getting this message
Setup Resourses Status
Could not get needed resources for application [App name. edir path] to
be launched (id=-669).
Problem: Unable to connect to server [server name]
I am able to browse to the server no problem as well as map a drive
directly to it?
I am not sure why I am getting this ?

This is under the "Environment" portion of the "Run Tab"
Craig Wilson - MCNE, MCSE, CCNA
Novell Support Forums Volunteer Sysop
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Suggestions/Opinions/Statements made by me are solely my own.
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<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Craig where do I to determine that? I know it has to run as admin but I
> am not sure if it is set like that...
>
>> Is the application configured to run "Normal", "Secure System User", or
>> "Unsecure System User".
>>
>> Methods #2 and #3 require the workstation not the user to have rights
> and
>> require the use of UNC instead of a mapped drive.
>>
>> --
>> Craig Wilson - MCNE, MCSE, CCNA
>> Novell Support Forums Volunteer Sysop
>>
>> Novell does not officially monitor these forums.
>>
>> Suggestions/Opinions/Statements made by me are solely my own.
>> These thoughts may not be shared either Novell or any rational human.
>>
>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > It is associated with the user and I can get access to the exe via
> their
>> > PC using their login
>> >
>> >> ,
>> >> > Could not get needed resources for application [App name. edir
> path]
>> > to
>> >> > be launched (id=-669).
>> >> >
>> >> > Problem: Unable to connect to server [server name]
>> >> >
>> >> > I am able to browse to the server no problem as well as map a drive
>> >> > directly to it?
>> >> >
>> >> -669 is "wrong password" IIRC. Is this app associated to user or WS,
> ie
>> > is
>> >> t trying to access that path wth the User's or Workstation's
>> > credentials?
>> >>
>> >> - Anders Gustafsson, Engineer, CNE6, ASE
>> >> NSC Volunteer Sysop
>> >> Pedago, The Aaland Islands (N60 E20)
>> >>
>> >> Novell does not monitor these forums officially.
>> >> Enhancement requests for all Novell products may be made at
>> >> http://support.novell.com/enhancement
>> >>
>> >> Using VA 5.51 build 315 on Windows 2000 build 2600
>> >>
>> >
>>
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>

Error when starting ZENworks Application Launcher Explorer

Dear All,
I am a Hong Kong user which very very new to Novell system. My colleague having a problem that, after he has login to the system (window XP), normally the ZENworks Application Explorer should be able to pop out automatically. But suddenly it is fail to do so started from yesterday. An error message "ZEN works Application Explorer Executable has encountered a problem and need to close." keeps occurs, with Error signature "AppName: naldesk.exe AppVer: 2001.4.10.0 ModName: ntdll.dll ModVer: 5.1.2600.2180 Offset: 0001103c".
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1.) Colleague A account to do login action in Colleague A computer -> failed to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
2.) Colleague A account to do login action in Colleague B computer -> success to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
3.) Colleague B account to do login action in Colleague A computer -> success to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
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Originally Posted by tree_lamkh
Dear All,
I am a Hong Kong user which very very new to Novell system. My colleague having a problem that, after he has login to the system (window XP), normally the ZENworks Application Explorer should be able to pop out automatically. But suddenly it is fail to do so started from yesterday. An error message "ZEN works Application Explorer Executable has encountered a problem and need to close." keeps occurs, with Error signature "AppName: naldesk.exe AppVer: 2001.4.10.0 ModName: ntdll.dll ModVer: 5.1.2600.2180 Offset: 0001103c".
It is very strange that if we login to the system with other by differenct account, there will be no problem. The following are the examples:
1.) Colleague A account to do login action in Colleague A computer -> failed to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
2.) Colleague A account to do login action in Colleague B computer -> success to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
3.) Colleague B account to do login action in Colleague A computer -> success to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
4.) Colleague B account to do login action in Colleague B computer -> success to launch ZENworks Application Explorer.
the configuration of the computers are as follow:
OS : Window XP sp2
ZENworks Application Launcher Explorer Version : 3.1 (20010410)
Can anyone help me? Thanks so much.
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Adobe Air Application, launch Another Uninstall.exe on Uninstall of Air App

Hello,
how can i launch anothe uninstall.exe when my air application is about to be uninstalled?
this is needed because the air package does not include the data that is needed by the application
the application will be delivered on cd rom ... we have an uninstaller ready, but if the user chooses
to deinstall the application through software->deinstall the data remains on the harddisk, which is not
nice, and could be solved by simply run the provided uninstall.exe created during installaiton process
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thx
ck

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_nc.objectEncoding = ObjectEncoding.AMF3;
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I'll update this thread if I discover any more details.

Application Launch Failure error when launching various apps

When trying to open several different apps, an error message "Application Launch Failure" displays. The text of the message is:
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The application "Word" could not be launched because of a shared library error: "<Word> <CarbonLib> <CFMPriv_OpenScripting> "
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Thanks!

I am having the same issue with my Mac Power PC G4. "The application Excel could not be launched because of a shared library error: 2<application><CarbonLib><CFMPriv_LaunchServices>"
I was reading your advice above. I don't have Leopard yet, so I was hoping there was a way to fix this problem with out moving to Leopard.
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Application Launch Failures after Update: shared library error

Soon after installing the latest Security and Operating System Updates, I discovered that I could no longer run Microsoft Office. I get the following error message when attempting to open any of the components: Application Launch Failure The application "Word" could not be launched because of a shared library error: "3<Microsoft Word><CarbonLib><CFMPriv_CommonPanels>" I have tried reinstalling the updates but it hasn't helped. I can't reinstall Office because the same error message comes up when I try to open the Microsoft installer. Can anyone help? I'm stuck. Thanks.

Again, thanks.
It's somewhat confusing. The folder /System/Library/Frameworks/Carbon.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/CommonPanels. framework
contains 3 items, a gray screen marked Common Panels with a small arrow pointing to the lower left edge, a folder marked Versions (which holds folders marked A and Current), a folder marked Current (which has a small arrow pointing to the lower left edge and holds a gray screen marked Common Panels and a folder marked Resources) and a folder marked A (which also contains a gray screen marked Common Panels and a folder marked Resources. When I click the gray screen marked Common Panels, I get a message that there is no default application specified to open the document "CommonPanels".
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Application Launch Failure -- Transport Monitor

Since reloading Tiger (and all the updates) early this week, I have started seeing this error upon restart:
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Huh? Perhaps this has something to do with my .Mac sync icon spinning forever on my menu bar...
Can anyone translate this foreign language and suggest corrective actions?
Thank you!

Ok so im assuming you ran an archive and install. There should be a folder in Macintosh HD that says Previous Systems (n). n is the number of previous systems eg 1, 2, 3. Open that folder, go to users and open up the shared folder. You can copy its contents to your new shared folder in your new users folder. When you run an archive and install, your shared folder gets moved into the previous systems folder and a new shared folder is created that is empty. You need to fill up that shared folder. Try it out and see if it will work.

Application Launch Failure - CarbonLib

Hello,
I have a shared library error refered to CarbonLib. When I try to install new applications or sometimes when i launch an application it gives me this error :
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iMac 24" Core Duo | Macbook Pro 15,4" Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Welcome to Apple Discussions Leon!
Please start a new topic thread here:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=752&start=0
You'll get a wider audience, while ensuring the original user will get more focussed attention on their problem. Despite similarities, I think your problem may be different.

"Application Launch Failure" at startup -- why?

At startup I am now getting a window saying "Application Launch Failure" with a big red stop sign and white exclamation mark.
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What can I do to fix this? (I've run Disk Utility and Disk Warrior, but the window still appears.)
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Duncan
Mac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

From the error message, the application Transport Monitor failed to launch because it cannot find the library HotSyncLib.ppc. Perhaps you deleted or removed items related to Palm Desktop. If you no longer need this capability you can remove Transport Monitor from your Login items (see Accounts preference pane).
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6. You can now download a Combo Updater directly from Apple's download site to update your new system to the desired version as well as install any security or other updates. You can also do this using Software Update.

A way to schedule applications launch/quit?

Ok,
First off let me say I'm an apple scripting noob. I've posted a similar thread in the OSX forum, and they said all the cool scripting guys hang out here. Hopefully someone here is willing to help.
I'm looking for a way schedule when an application launches; e.g. 10min after startup? Similarly, I'd like to schedule specific programs to automatically quit at a specific time, and re-open at another; e.g. quit at 9:00am, turn on at 12:00pm? To make things more complicated, some of the programs I wish to schedule create pop-ups asking "are you sure you want to quit" and/or "do you want to save before quiting"
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
edit: If I remember correctly, there once was a program that would follow your actions and create a script based around what you did, which you could then execute via key command, etc. The user would simply hit a "record" button and then it would record your actions and create a the script. Does something like this exist?
Message was edited by: Jonathan Timpe
Message was edited by: Jonathan Timpe

Schedule the following scripts to run at the desired times:
tell app "application name"
run
end tell
and
tell app "application name"
quit
end tell
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delay 60
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We are configuring a group policy to launch an application upon login to the Remote Desktop Server.
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Is the following still valid for Server 2008 R2 and App-V v4.6 x64?
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd464849.aspx
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Softricity\SoftGrid Client\CurrentVersion\Configuration\
Value Name: DCCSeamlessTimeout
Type: REG_DWORD
String: 0
I have tried adding the DCCSeamlessTimeout to the HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Softgrid\4.5\Client\Configuration
but this does not have any effect.

Updates on this issue.
if you are running window server 2008 R2 install this hot fix:
KB2815716-v2-x64
then add this registry values:
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\SysProcs" /v sftdcc.exe /t REG_DWORD /d 0
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\SysProcs" /v splwow64.exe /t REG_DWORD /d 0
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I take my MacBook Pro back and forth from home to work. Open Directory is set up at both locations running on Snow Leopard server. These two locations are entirely separate domains and IP networks. The only thing that is the same is my username and password, which is the same in both locations.
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Any ideas and/or comment welcome.
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After reading another post that popped up under "More Like This" after I posted this I may have found at least a temporary fix. Unplugging and reseating the MDP adapter in the MacPro didn't accomplish anything but unplugging/reseating the HDMI plug in the Viewsonic brought it back to life.
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