I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items I've
ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up on
top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the menu).
It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as a
menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs list
and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I see
that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.

Rod Munsie wrote:
> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items I've
> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up on
> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the menu).
> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as a
> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs list
> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I see
> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.

Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.

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"Rod Munsie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:W1_bm.52583$(E-Mail Removed)...
>I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items I've
> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up
> on
> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
> menu).
> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as a
> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs list
> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I see
> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.
>

Thank you. I tried that, but when I click on Toolbars, nothing on the list
is highlighted, so I can't select Desktop.


"Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> Rod Munsie wrote:
>> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items
>> I've
>> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
>> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
>> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
>> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
>> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
>> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
>> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up
>> on
>> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
>> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
>> menu).
>> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as
>> a
>> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
>> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs
>> list
>> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I
>> see
>> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
>> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.
>
> Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.
>
> --
> Joe =o)

Rod Munsie wrote:
> Thank you. I tried that, but when I click on Toolbars, nothing on the list
> is highlighted, so I can't select Desktop.
>
>
> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items
>>> I've
>>> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
>>> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
>>> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
>>> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
>>> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
>>> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
>>> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up
>>> on
>>> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
>>> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
>>> menu).
>>> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as
>>> a
>>> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
>>> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs
>>> list
>>> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I
>>> see
>>> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
>>> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.
>> Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.

Try one of these to make the toolbars accessible:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Line 164. Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality
Line 192. Restore the Toolbars From Being Greyed Out
Line 243. Allow Changes Being Made to Taskbar
Line 243. Taskbar Toolbar Menu is Greyed Out - Restore
Line 298. Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

--
Joe =o)

Got it. Many, MANY thanks. The Desktop Menu is up and running. The only
difference (I think) is that it says "Desktop" just to the left of its
button on the taskbar. Small price to pay. Still wish I could find Desk Menu
from Power Toys 95, though.


"Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%23Lq5%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Rod Munsie wrote:
>> Thank you. I tried that, but when I click on Toolbars, nothing on the
>> list
>> is highlighted, so I can't select Desktop.
>>
>>
>> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>>> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items
>>>> I've
>>>> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
>>>> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply
>>>> a
>>>> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
>>>> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop
>>>> itself.
>>>> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
>>>> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to
>>>> the
>>>> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped
>>>> up
>>>> on
>>>> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open
>>>> a
>>>> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
>>>> menu).
>>>> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened
>>>> as
>>>> a
>>>> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I
>>>> can't
>>>> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs
>>>> list
>>>> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I
>>>> see
>>>> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
>>>> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this
>>>> one.
>>> Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.
>
> Try one of these to make the toolbars accessible:
>
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Line 164. Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality
> Line 192. Restore the Toolbars From Being Greyed Out
> Line 243. Allow Changes Being Made to Taskbar
> Line 243. Taskbar Toolbar Menu is Greyed Out - Restore
> Line 298. Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>
> --
> Joe =o)

I suspect it was a small program that you lost called "Deskmenu.exe" - part of the
Win95 powertoys package.

It places an icon in the "System Tray" (Notification Area) that when you click on it,
displays a list of the contents of your Desktop shortcuts.

Although, "Elmo" is quite right to say you can do virtually the same thing through
the WinXP taskbar as he says :
"Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop"

But if you want the Powertoys set from Win95 - download it from the link below - then
use WinZip to extract the files: "Deskmenu.exe" and "Deskmenu.inf" - *do not
double-click on the .exe to install* use WinZip / WinRAR / or another archiver to
extract the files you need - ONLY

Then right-click on "Deskmenu.inf" and choose "Install"

Download Win95 Powertoys :

http://oldfiles.org.uk/powerload/download/Powertoy.exe

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Rod Munsie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:W1_bm.52583$(E-Mail Removed)...
>I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items I've
> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up on
> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the menu).
> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as a
> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs list
> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I see
> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.
>

Rod Munsie wrote:
> Got it. Many, MANY thanks. The Desktop Menu is up and running. The only
> difference (I think) is that it says "Desktop" just to the left of its
> button on the taskbar. Small price to pay. Still wish I could find Desk Menu
> from Power Toys 95, though.
>
>
> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23Lq5%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>> Thank you. I tried that, but when I click on Toolbars, nothing on the
>>> list
>>> is highlighted, so I can't select Desktop.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>>>> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items
>>>>> I've
>>>>> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
>>>>> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply
>>>>> a
>>>>> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
>>>>> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop
>>>>> itself.
>>>>> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
>>>>> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to
>>>>> the
>>>>> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped
>>>>> up
>>>>> on
>>>>> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open
>>>>> a
>>>>> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
>>>>> menu).
>>>>> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened
>>>>> as
>>>>> a
>>>>> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I
>>>>> can't
>>>>> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs
>>>>> list
>>>>> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I
>>>>> see
>>>>> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
>>>>> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this
>>>>> one.
>>>> Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.
>> Try one of these to make the toolbars accessible:
>>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Line 164. Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality
>> Line 192. Restore the Toolbars From Being Greyed Out
>> Line 243. Allow Changes Being Made to Taskbar
>> Line 243. Taskbar Toolbar Menu is Greyed Out - Restore
>> Line 298. Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.tweakxp.com/article37407.aspx


--

Roy Smith
Windows XP Pro SP3

I posted this last night, but after my PC got disconnected - it turned up at the
bottom of the pile.

Here again, is some of what I posted :

....If you want the Powertoys set from Win95 - download it from the link below - then
use WinZip to extract the 2 files: "Deskmenu.exe" and "Deskmenu.inf"

*Do not double-click on the .exe to install* use WinZip / WinRAR / or another
archiver to
extract the files you need - ONLY

Then right-click on "Deskmenu.inf" and choose "Install"

Download Win95 Powertoys :

http://oldfiles.org.uk/powerload/download/Powertoy.exe



==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Rod Munsie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:gy8cm.75545$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Got it. Many, MANY thanks. The Desktop Menu is up and running. The only difference
> (I think) is that it says "Desktop" just to the left of its button on the taskbar.
> Small price to pay. Still wish I could find Desk Menu from Power Toys 95, though.
>
>
> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23Lq5%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>> Thank you. I tried that, but when I click on Toolbars, nothing on the list
>>> is highlighted, so I can't select Desktop.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Rod Munsie wrote:
>>>>> I lost a small program yesterday that was one of the most useful items
>>>>> I've
>>>>> ever had. I've had it for so long that I suspect that it was originally
>>>>> loaded onto my system back when I was running Windows 98. It is simply a
>>>>> pop-up alphabetized menu of all the items that are on my desktop that
>>>>> allowed direct access to them without having to open the desktop itself.
>>>>> Essentially, it was like the Show Desktop button, but was just a small
>>>>> window with each item's icon and name. There was a small bar just to the
>>>>> left of my tray that had an arrow. When I clicked it, the menu popped up
>>>>> on
>>>>> top of everything else and then disappeared if I either used it to open a
>>>>> desktop item or program or if I clicked elsewhere (other than on the
>>>>> menu).
>>>>> It didn't perform or allow any other functions, it just simply opened as
>>>>> a
>>>>> menu. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this might have been? I can't
>>>>> remember the name of it, but have been through my Add/Remove Programs
>>>>> list
>>>>> and can't find it there or anywhere else. In searching the internet, I
>>>>> see
>>>>> that it's somewhat similar to Tray Explorer, but that's not it. Any
>>>>> suggestions would be appreciated. I'm going to lose sleep over this one.
>>>> Right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, Desktop.
>>
>> Try one of these to make the toolbars accessible:
>>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Line 164. Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality
>> Line 192. Restore the Toolbars From Being Greyed Out
>> Line 243. Allow Changes Being Made to Taskbar
>> Line 243. Taskbar Toolbar Menu is Greyed Out - Restore
>> Line 298. Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>>
>> --
>> Joe =o)
>
>