Any quick launch desktop applications freeware

[Rahman]

hi guys,

sometimes desktop really gets missy ... with 10s of icons and shortcuts even
the Start menu is not really
convenient.

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and Enter
.... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

anything arround ...

regards

 

[jo]

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and Enter
... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

There are loads of quick launch apps about. I mostly use The Wonderful
Icon.

http://www.thewonderfulicon.com/pages/features.htm

For your examples, you could set hotkeys so, eg, Win+I launched ICQ;
Win+O launched OE. The possibilities are absolutely endless.
(metaphorically speaking)

You can also have an option in TWI to have a menu in the sys tray...
handy if you create a lot of hot keys and find yourself forgetting
them after a while.

 

[dadiOH]

hi guys,

sometimes desktop really gets missy ... with 10s of icons and
shortcuts even the Start menu is not really
convenient.

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq
and Enter ... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

anything arround ...

Couple of easy ways...

1. You can make up to three additional taskbars that can be hidden at the
side(s) and or top of your screen until you move the mouse there; they will
then pop out. You can populate those with toolbars that contain shortcuts
to your most used apps. Those apps can be categorized by putting them in
folders...a folder for Music, another for Graphics, etc. The toolbars work
just like Quick Launch, are much more convenient then Start>Programs.

For how-to info and screen shots see...
Handy Dandies - Info & Tips About This & That
Taskbars & Toolbars
in my dandies (see sig)
____________________

2. You can use a program such as Hot Key Plus to make keyboard shortcuts to
whatever you *really* use a lot. For example, I have set Alt + O to open
Outlook Express; Ctrl + Shift + G to open the Google web page; Alt + N to
open Metapad; Alt + D to open WordWeb; Winkey + P to open explorer at the
Program directory...etc.

For more info, screen shots and d/l link, see...
A Few Favorite Programs
Hot Key Plus
in my dandies (see sig)

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....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
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[POKO]

hi guys,

sometimes desktop really gets missy ... with 10s of icons and shortcuts even
the Start menu is not really
convenient.

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and Enter
... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

anything arround ...

regards

Check out my newbie article for Desktop Organization on my website.
http://manitoulinislandwebdesign.it-mate.co.uk/
I really like Traybar for keeping the shortcuts off my desktop.
POKO
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Web Page Design
Manitoulin Island, Canada
http://manitoulinislandwebdesign.it-mate.co.uk/
(e-mail address removed)

 

[BOOGIEMAN]

hi guys,

sometimes desktop really gets missy ... with 10s of icons and shortcuts even
the Start menu is not really
convenient.

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and Enter
... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

anything arround ...

regards

Fast Launcher is perfect freeware for fast launching
http://www.dvasoft.com/fast_launcher/

or maybe try runfast :
http://www.idiogensoftware.com/runfast/index.htm

 

[Khaled]

hi guys,

sometimes desktop really gets missy ... with 10s of icons and
shortcuts even the Start menu is not really
convenient.

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and
Enter ... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

anything arround ...

regards

I have just dowwnloaded and used a program called
RunIT from the url http://www.magister-lex.at/RUNit

I runs in the sys tray area or invisible (key+mouse
activation) and allows you to group your applications
into a menu for one-click launch.

I think this is going to be one of my main applications
since I too have a somewhat messy quick launch bar and
desktop..

Hope this helps..

KHaled.

 

[jo]

I wonder is there any launching freeware so I will be able to create
shortcuts based on Nick names or
short typing names eg instead of looking for ICQ i simply type icq and Enter
... or instead or Outlook Express
somply OE ... etc???

BarCommander will do exactly what you are asking for

http://tomp.arsware.org/