Windows — Direct Download
ControlNav for Windows ships as a signed Inno Setup installer.
- Visit slohmaier.com/products/controlnav and click Buy
- Pay via LemonSqueezy (credit card / PayPal)
- You receive a download link + license key by e-mail
- Run
ControlNav-Setup.exe(admin required — UIAccess needs a Program Files install) - Launch ControlNav and enter your license key on first start
First Launch
- ControlNav starts and shows its icon in the system tray (bottom-right)
- A welcome dialog explains the basic features (shown only on first launch)
- The global shortcut Ctrl+Alt+L is registered and ready to use
Quick Start
- Open any application (e.g. Notepad, your browser, or a game)
- Press Ctrl+Alt+L — the ControlNav window appears
- Start typing to search for a control by name
- Use arrow keys to select a control
- Press Enter to interact with it
- Press Escape to close ControlNav
Auto-Start (Optional)
To have ControlNav start automatically with Windows:
- Right-click the system tray icon
- Select Settings
- Check Start with Windows
- Click OK
System Requirements
- Windows 10 version 1809 or later (64-bit)
- Screen reader optional but recommended: JAWS, NVDA, or Windows Narrator
Uninstall
Uninstall via Settings → Apps (or use the Start Menu shortcut "Uninstall ControlNav"). All settings stored in the Windows Registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ControlNav will be removed automatically.
Next Steps
- Features Overview — learn what ControlNav can do
- Settings Reference — configure ControlNav to your needs
- Keyboard Shortcuts — all keyboard shortcuts
- Troubleshooting — common issues and solutions