Start v Desktop vs QuickLaunch

[Guest]

I know this is a really basic question but... what is the difference -
resources used, etc. - between having a shortcut in the Start menu or the
QuickLaunch bar or on the desktop screen. I want quick access to my most
commonly used programs and currently these shortcuts are spread between the
above three places. Not very efficient, really.

 

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[Andrew]

I know this is a really basic question but... what is the difference -
resources used, etc. - between having a shortcut in the Start menu or the
QuickLaunch bar or on the desktop screen. I want quick access to my most
commonly used programs and currently these shortcuts are spread between
the
above three places. Not very efficient, really.

I do not believe there is any discernible resource difference between the 3
locations. It comes down to a matter of taste. For applicaitons I use most
I have short cuts on the desk top. For toys (internet explorer, media
player, internet TV) I use quick launch; I also have the show desktop
shortcut on there as well. The start menu is for programms I use
infrequently. For any of these shortcut locations there is no background
process runnin for the associated applications.

Andy

 

[Guest]

obviously the QL is for quick access and doesn't clutter desktop.
all items in start menu are basically shortcuts.

resources. doesn't apply. All the same.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help. Since there is no difference which shortcut "holding
pen" I use, I decided to put some folders on my desktop and sort the various
shortcuts by type. I eliminated QuickLaunch altogether and left the Start
menu for internet and e-mail. Much more efficient.