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Open many programs with only 1 click..
Open various program combinations, documents, and webpages, simultaneously with one mouse click from your system tray. You can also open any website directly from your system tray. This software places an icon in your system tray (bottom corner of your screen), and from this icon, you can assign a large list of programs you would like to run, and you can open many applications simultaneously with just one click.
On January 16, 2008 updated, download size 470Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 64bit.
Launch menu items by simply typing a keyword..
QuickStart allows you to quickly find items in your Start Menu, Favorites, Recent Files, Desktop and History, that match a typed keyword. In addition, you can specify a custom directory, as well as file extensions to look for. Just type in the keyword and press enter to be presented with a list of items that match your entry, next you can then select and launch the program, link or file by selecting it from the list.
On November 24, 2008 updated, download size 339Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 64bit.
Start working instead of constant clicking!.
WorkManager Pro lets you automate working with multiple tasks on a PC. With this handy tool you can arrange as many tasks (programs, documents, URLs and system commands) as you need into one Work. Once this is done, the Work can be run with just one click. Just imagine clicking once and getting your browser, mail program, messenger, all your favorite URLs run and open in a second! The new Windows XP is fully supported!
On January 31, 2008 updated, download size 487Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Starting of your favorite applications easy..
An easy and small tool designed to help you to start of your favorite or frequently used applications. Your products are displayed in categories and can be started with just one single click. Add, modify or delete programs with a context menu or just drag & drop the EXE file of the new programs to the desired category.
On August 26, 2009 updated, download size 2038Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, CE.

Advanced Windows startup manager..
ActiveStartup Deluxe is created for advanced control over Windows startup. With this tool you can view, edit, inspect all programs, that are loading at system startup including services for WindowsNT based operational systems.
On November 6, 2008 updated, download size 737Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, CE.
Launch apps and more from system tray.
FastOpen XP offers a quick and simple solution for accessing your important files,folders and web links.
FastOpen XP has many features to help you manage a menu of files, folders and web address, and can display an unlimited number of menu items. The menu is available from an icon in the tray bar area or from button next to the Start menu.
FastOpen XP is FREE for users of FileQuest XP. Download your FREE 50 day trial of FastOpen XP today!
On January 16, 2008 updated, download size 1700Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

Gain control of your Windows startup.
StartPro allows users to add and remove programs located in the Registry, Startup folder, and win.ini file that load during start-up. Features include SmartBin, which saves deleted items for future restoration, and Boot Options, which allows the user to modify settings located in the msdos.sys file. StartPro also includes support for drag-and-drop and clipboard functions.
On January 17, 2008 updated, download size 440Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Easy to use hot keys and application launcher.
NB Software AppLaunch is a desktop utility that provides an alternative method of launching applications, easier to use than Windows Start menu, and neater than having large numbers of desktop shortcuts. Shortcuts can be to applications, documents and URLs, and can include parameters, and a description that is displayed when the shortcut is selected. Each shortcut can optionally be associated with a hot key combination.
On January 17, 2008 updated, download size 297Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Windows startup, schedule and task manager.
Windows startup, schedule, service and task manager that accelerates Windows startup, ensures that the operating system is more stable and allows you to run various tasks with the possibility to specify the launch condition. It disables any startup programs and fully controls startup by selecting the programs to be launched, while customizing the startup settings. Full support for the Windows x64 and Unicode.
On March 22, 2009 updated, download size 2357Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 64bit.
Automate Windows easily with Power Launch 2.
Power Launch 2 is the simply easier Windows management tool, giving you the power to automate any number of simple or complex tasks, and even start and close multiple programs with a single key stroke. You can also speed up and simplify your life by creating complex and powerful menus, as well as start screensavers automatically. Power Launch 2 also features a scheduler so any set of task within Windows can be easily, and effectively, automated.
On January 20, 2008 updated, download size 1580Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Easy to use Programs Launcher..
An easy to use programs launcher. Organize yourself with this handy application that can give you quick access to all the programs that you use the most. Very convenient and easy to use. Organize yourself and spend more time working on your computer and not looking for your programs. Easy to use programs launching layout.
On January 20, 2008 updated, download size 820Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Multifunctional system tray utility.
Multifunctional system tray utility. It includes a multilevel Launchbar, Programmable Macro Hotkeys, Screen Highlighter, Color Picker, Screen Magnifier, Character map. These utilities can make your daily work a lot easier.
On January 20, 2008 updated, download size 1238Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

Any program, website or document 1 click away.
1st TurboRun is Net`s most convenient Start menu replacement! Forget irritating browsing through folders and constant clicking. Down with solutions that take weeks to configure before they start working. All you have to do is start typing a name. As soon as you do this, you will see a list of files to choose from. One mouse click and you open a document or access a website you need. As simple as that. 100% FREE Trial.
On January 23, 2008 updated, download size 751Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Inovative application launcher.
CSFastRunII is a desktop enhancement that allows users to run applications, groups of applications or specific data files like documents, spreedsheets, development projects, etc from an easy to understand dropdown list control housed integrated into the Windows taskbar so no real estate is lost. Explorer add-in allows you to add applications and shortcuts easily with a right click on the file.
On January 24, 2008 updated, download size 1231Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Detect and remove unknown spyware!.
EndTask Pro includes an advanced task manager, a unique pop-up blocker, and a system/Internet performance monitor. The task manager helps you detect and remove potential spyware by monitoring their risky behavior in real time. EndTask pop-up blocker hides pop-ups instead of closing them instantly, thus you won`t lose the pop-ups you want. In addition to many other tools.
On January 22, 2008 updated, download size 1716Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

Keyboard macro, Mouse macro, Macro recorder.
Ease your workload. Alienate monotony. Delegate repetitive tasks to Workspace Macro Recorder. Highly accurate keyboard macro & mouse macro. Create macros in any application using a simple, intuitive process. Features unique SMART Macro Technology, password protection, repeat options, accurate high-speed replay, macro management, IE plug-in, customizable UI & task scheduler. Rely on this `Record once & play anytime` macro recorder & macro program.
On January 22, 2008 updated, download size 1763Kb, for Windows 2000, XP.
Replace icons in toolbar and window headers.
Customize the area of you desktop that has always remained untouched. Use this small handy tool to replace boring default icons in window headers and toolbar with silly animations that will make your desktop play and sparkle like a Christmas tree! You can use a number of built-in animations or Windows` .ani cursors.
On January 21, 2008 updated, download size 800Kb, for Windows 98, 2000.
launch program for keyboard maniacs.
Find and Run Robot is a program for keyboard maniacs - it helps you rapidly find programs or documents from within the depths of the start menu (or other directories). One keypress launches the utility - then just start typing the first letters of the application you want to launch. As you type the best matches are shown - just hit the number to launch the associated program.
On November 29, 2009 updated, download size 5000Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, 64bit.
Run any application as a Windows Service.
Run most executable as a service: 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit and batch files, Java.
Run custom applications as a service developed using Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Delphi.
Let your program interact with desktop even if it runs on a user account.
No modifications are required for existing programs to work.
Very easy remote & Local administration through Service+.
On August 3, 2008 updated, download size 3379Kb, for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 64bit.

Fully customizable Apple-Style-Launchbar.
Add this fully customizable and animated Apple-Style-Launchbar to your desktop. getStarted!XP is a powerful replacement for the Startmenu, the Quicklaunchbar and the Office-Shortcutbar. Some of the features of getStarted!XP: Magnify Effect/Variable Icon Size/Support of Styles and Skins/Autohide/Hide Desktop Icons/Seperators/Directory Flyoutmenus/Dock on all Edges of Screen/all Shortcuts are fully customizable
On February 1, 2008 updated, download size 694Kb, for Windows 2000, XP.
Easily add shortcut icons to the System Tray.
BeTrayed! is a small 32 bit command line utility which allows you to easily add a collection of shortcuts to the System Tray (Notification Area in Microsoft speak) It allows you to quickly access frequently used folders, files, URLs and applications - even though they were never designed to be launched from the Tray.
On November 6, 2009 updated, download size 239Kb, for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 64bit.
Quickest program launcher for Windows..
MouseLaunch is a quickest program launcher that is activated by one mouse gesture. MouseLaunch uses a built-in unique technology of detecting both mouse button pressing and it enables the complete new user interface of using mouse and launching programs. Drag-and-Drop registration, Multi-Section support, Special Panel support is the key features of MouseLaunch. In this version, new option - changing default activation section - has been added.
On November 4, 2008 updated, download size 623Kb, for Windows 2000, XP, Vista.
Open any document or folder with one click!.
This small program makes a huge difference! Launch Express puts any program, document or folder only one click away! It works with special folders (which aren`t really folders) like My Computer or Control Panel too! You do not need to browse through endless folders and scroll through files to find what you need. Simply press the system tray icon, Win+Q or mouse roller and click a program to launch or folder to open. As simple as that! Try it now!
On January 17, 2008 updated, download size 772Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Run everything, from programs, to multimedia..
Execute everything, from programs, to text files, to multimedia, in fact everything that has a registered extension, directly from your desktop. It will open a custom windows Open Dialog, from where you can browse and chose the file to run, and then closes itself. Has a - somewhat limited - filter possibility, that can easily be extend with more file types, if you want..
On January 16, 2008 updated, download size 81Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

Disable close or minimize button, topmost win.
Set close window button disabled and manage applications to be topmost when running on your desktop. Can set a window automatically topmost or close disabled based on a window caption containing specific strings. WinTopMost intercepts windows captions when programs are running. Disables or enables close button or minimization of any window. Can be used in command line for batch processing.
On January 15, 2008 updated, download size 1540Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

Launch programs from your system tray.
TrayIcon Standard is a Windows 95/98/NT system tray manager that allows you to easily add, edit, delete, and re-order your application icons in the system tray. Other features include: security, foreign language support, Windows Explorer context menu support, sound, and much more. TrayIcon also provides you with a Dial-Up Networking and DeskAccess Icon to allow you to easily access all of your networking connections and desktop icons.
On July 6, 2007 updated, download size 515Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Small, freeware, full-featured scheduler.
Small, freeware, full-featured scheduler, that can launch applications and open documents at specified time or with specified frequency. Can be started as a system service or as a regular standalone application. This is a UNIX Cron ported to Windows. It is not resource demanding, and it can run even on very older PCs without any noticeable performance degradation. We have never seen it`s service to allocate more than 150k of operative memory.
On January 20, 2008 updated, download size 241Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Launch some programs you work with at once..
Launch some programs you work with at once.
Add files to start list and open them by one button click.
Launch programs in selected interval.
Create some start lists.
On January 31, 2008 updated, download size 330Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.
Start Menu replacement and organizer..
Engage is a Start Menu organizer (and replacement) that gives you fast and easy access to all of your most used items. Stop wasting time hunting through your Start Menu. Your programs, documents, favorites, bookmarks, web sites, shutdown, and search engines are all just a few keystrokes away. Also, Engage will organize your programs for you automatically. Engage is simple, just press Start, then type a few letters and press Enter to launch.
On January 31, 2008 updated, download size 3019Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, CE.
MultiStart groups and executes applications.
MultiStart is a shell extension for Windows 95/98. The program fits to the trayicon bar and serves to summarize to groups and to start simultaneously various applications. Arbitrarily many program groups can be created and arbitrarily many files may be assigned to them. The software builds a popup menu of all created groups and with that a simple mouse click suffices to execute all files which are part of a selected group.
On January 31, 2008 updated, download size 441Kb, for Windows 98, 2000, XP.

