System and method for executing program in local computer

A method for executing a program in a local computer, the method comprising the steps of:

• constructing a shortcut index database by indexing information associated with shortcut files stored in a local computer, the shortcut index database comprising the indexed information associated with the shortcut files only;
• storing the shortcut index database in a memory;
• receiving a query from a user;
• upon receipt of the query, searching the shortcut index database for a shortcut file corresponding to the query;
• and
• executing the searched shortcut file,
• wherein constructing the shortcut index database comprises indexing information associated with the shortcut files linked to executable files, the executable files being files stored in the local computer to run the program, when executed.

One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to perform acts including:

• constructing a shortcut index database by indexing information associated with shortcut files stored in a local computer, the shortcut index database comprising the indexed information associated with the shortcut files only;
• storing the shortcut index database in a memory;
• receiving a query from a user;
• searching the shortcut index database for a shortcut file corresponding to the query;
• and
• executing the searched shortcut file,
• wherein constructing the shortcut index database comprises indexing information associated with the shortcut files linked to executable files, the executable files being files stored in the local computer to run a program, when executed.