Start Menu Software

1st Security Administrator Pro

Restrict access to Windows applications, protect PC, password-protect boot, apply access restrictions to PC, protect your privacy, deny access to Control Panel, disable interruption boot keys, context menus, DOS, Registry editing, Internet and network access. Hide desktop icons, disk drives, Start Menu items, taskbar, task manager, tray icons. Professional security tools let you apply password protection to Windows, control Internet, spy on PC.

Advanced Launcher

This is an integrated toolbar and tray launcher. It can show several fully customizable toolbars at a time. When you click a toolbar button it can either run an application (open a document) or show multilevel customizable menu. Menus can also show contents of folders (e.g. Programs folder from the Start menu or Desktop folder). You can minimize toolbars to tray and access them as menus.

1st Security Agent Pro

Password-protected security utility for all Windows. Restrict access to Control Panel, disable Start Menu items, hide drives, disable DOS, boot keys, Registry editing, taskbar, task manager, and network access, hide desktop icons, apply password protection to Windows, and disable running applications. Secure Internet Explorer, disable individual menu items and individual tabs in the Internet Options dialog, as well as specific settings from each

Interscope InstallMaster

Setup generation tool to visually design, build and test setups for any application on all Windows platforms. It supports file versioning, encryption, dependency checking, Start Menu and registry access and update, full uninstall and more. This shareware is listed under setup, install, installers, setup generators category.

Cool Mouse

The right-mouse button in Windows gets a good workout, but that poor old middle button on three-button mice gets ignored. Cool Mouse rectifies that. Once it's running in your system tray, this great tool lets you use your middle button to pop up the Start menu underneath the mouse cursor, minimize windows to the system tray, roll up windows to their title bar, and more.

CustomIcons

This graphics tool allows you to change standard Windows icons and customize desktop attributes. You can easily replace, colorize and save the icons Windows uses to display various objects - My Computer, Recycle Bin, Internet, Start menu items, drives, system folders, your folders and other. You can also hide or change shortcut overlays. There are also commands that change the desktop icons size and color resolution, rebuild the icon cache.

Actual Transparent Windows

This software lets you apply transparency effect to any window in Windows 2000/XP. The transparency effect looks very impressive and may be useful with such windows as Windows Taskbar, WinAmp, Start menu and drop-down menus and lists, Instant Messengers and others. Actual Transparent Windows lets you set individual transparency rate from 0% (solid) to 100% (fully transparent) for each window to achieve the desired effect.

1st TurboRun

This utility 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. Utilities shareware listed in system utilities launchers, task managers tools.

CDMenuPro Business Edition

Use CDMenuPro to start your CD or DVD automatically with your own individually designed CD autoplay menu - corporate presentations, documents, product catalogs, dissertations, job applications or slide show. Use a clear and professional CD start menu to set you and your corporate presentation apart from the competition.

Dr.Salman's Window Power Tools

Window Power Tool is the No. 1 System Optimizer for Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP. It not only increases Internet Speed but also make Windows Run faster and Smoother. It gives more RAM, enhances memory,frees up wasted memory and boosts Performance. The program also gives Windows over 51 extra Security and Anti-Hacking Features.

XP Icons

Give your Win98/Me/Win2k System icons the look of XP by changing your Start menu, Desktop, Drives, Folders and various file type icons to XP. XP Icons changes nearly 100 Win98/98SE/Me and Win2k system icons to the new Windows XP Icons Set. Version 3 now allows installing the complete set or changing over 60 Windows System icons individually with your choice of over 140 XP icons included with the program or any other you may have. XP Icons software is a shareware filed under icons utilities.

ByteSweeper

This tool removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing it to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it''s fast! ByteSweeper also features a "Safe Mode" for those who just want to cleanup their computers quickly and safely. And, for the more advanced user, we''ve included an "Advanced Mode" that allows you to select different cleanup options.

Find Shortcuts

The window that appear as Find Shortcuts starts is similar to the Find Files window that comes with Windows 98. Most of the elements (menus, buttons, etc.) should be familiar. Shortcuts can be tested to see if they are still valid, and sorted on the pass/fail results.

AppLaunch

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.

DeskBar

This software provides a visual and quick interface to access functionality that is commonly used in Windows. Shutdown, restart, logoff, changing video resolution and colors, changing the default printer, adding a printer, accessing Internet options, launching a web browser, launching the CD player and more! DeskBar software is a shareware filed under desktop utilities utilities.

Tweaking Toolbox for Windows

Change hundreds of Windows registry settings, improving appearance, performance and functionality. Prevent others from changing your settings, increase Windows security. Lock down Control Panel applets, Internet Explorer options; disable certain dangerous file types from running. You can change Windows 98/Me system performance, by controlling the optimization of applications when defragmenting your hard drive.

StormWindow Me

Cetus StormWindow [TM] for Windows Me will allow the authorized user to add several types of protections to the desktop and system of a Windows Me computer. Intelligent use of StormWindow security measures will allow secure use of any shared Windows Me PC. StormWindow protections would probably be most useful to a system administrator at a school or business.

Access Manager for Windows

This utility allows you to restrict access to to key features of Windows, such as Control Panels or Start menu, network, Taskbar, desktop, system tray, Network Access Control Page, Control Internet usage and more. It can also disable the Ctrl+alt+delete keys, the function keys at startup, allows to password protect Windows and restrict users to running specific applications only, control Internet usage, view statistics of computer. Access Manager for Windows software is a shareware filed under security utilities.

RecentX

Software that gives you instant access to recently used Files, Folders, Programs and Websites. The best part is that it automatically tracks the items you access. You do not have to spend time adding your favorite files, etc. It offers a neat way to use these items with least effort. Also common file operations (copy, paste, etc) can be quickly performed without using a file manager. Download free trial to experience its benefits right away.

Java Help

This software is a swift Java API lookup program. Designed to be invoked from a text editor, Java Help lets you search multiple APIs with a single keystroke. Place the cursor on a word you want to search for and press a key; Java Help comes up instantaneously with a list to choose from. Most popular editors are supported, including CRiSP, EditPlus, Epsilon, jEdit, NoteTab, TextPad, UltraEdit, VEdit, WinEdit, ZeusEdit. Most others can be configured.

WinLock

This utility is a comprehensive security solution for personal or publicly accessible computers. It is a program that ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information on your computer. With WinLock you can control how long others can use your computer, disable Windows hot keys (such as Alt-Ctrl-Del, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Esc, etc.), lock Windows desktop, customize the Start menu, hide the Start button and Switch bar, and much more...

AUTOption Graphic

This software is a customizable Autorun/Autoplay menuing application that gives a highly professional touch to your CDs. With a fully graphical interface, you control the appearance of your menu! This program comes with an easy to use step by step wizard for menu setup or you can make use of the menu editor where changes are previewed immediately. It can be used to Autostart any file or program you can imaging placing on a CD/CDR.

StormWindow 2000

Cetus StormWindow [TM] for Windows 2000 will allow the authorized user to add several types of protections to the desktop and system of a Windows 2000 computer. Intelligent use of StormWindow security measures will allow secure use of any shared Windows 2000 PC. StormWindow protections would probably be most useful to a system administrator at a school or business.

JEXECreator

This software simplifies deploying software written in Java? to client or server platforms. It makes it easy to create native 32-bit Windows executables (native launchers) for invoking applications written in the Java? programming language. The native launcher finds a suitable Java? Runtime Environment and starts the Java application using the found JRE.

StormWindow 98

Cetus StormWindow [TM] for Windows 98 will allow the authorized user to add several types of protections to the desktop and system of a Windows 98 computer. Intelligent use of StormWindow security measures will allow secure use of any shared Windows 98 PC. StormWindow protections would probably be most useful to a system administrator at a school or business.

Alt Launch Band

This software - multiband alternative to Windows Quick Launch Toolbar with additional interesting features. - quick launch programs through a multiband configurable toolbar; - browse your files or folders using original Alternative Browser similar to Start menu; - remember important information by setting colorful sticky notes on your desktop; - organize phones and other contact information in the multilevel phone book... This freeware is listed under desktop enhancements, desktop management, launchers category.

TrueCafe

Professional cyber cafe software and Internet cafe software with modern user interface and a great number of features for cyber cafe management, billing, monitoring and reporting, cyber cafe software management. TrueCafe Client program locks cyber cafe workstations, auto-starts when Windows starts, could disable Task Manager and hide Desktop and Start Menu.

Lockout Desktop Security

This business software software brings you many ways to secure and lock your desktop. You can define different sets of permissions and restrictions for specific users and groups, control access to certain applications, restrict when your PC can be used, restrict CD usage, log Internet usage, and log attempts at restricted activities.

ShellSearch

Constantly searching for misplaced shortcuts on your Desktop, Desktop sub-folders, Start Menu, Internet Favorites menu, etc.? This program helps you find misplaced shortcuts or any other types of files in any combination of Windows most commonly used shell locations such as those mentioned above and more quickly and easily. Just enter a few letters of the file name and let the program do the rest. Many options to streamline searches and more.

Folder Guard Classic Edition

This software for Windows Me/98 - Powerful security and access control utility that lets you hide or password-protect files and folders, restrict access to Control Panel, and more. Makes folders invisible to any application, including Explorer, Office, command prompt. Highly customizable and user friendly. For personal systems or corporate networks. Evaluation version is fully functional. http://www.winability.com/

Boost XP

This tool is a comprehensive and easy-to-use Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP utility that lets you fine-tune Windows, Internet Explorer and enhance personal computer experience. Whether you want to tweak your Windows registry, clean up your hard drive, protect your privacy, or increase your multimedia and game performance, Boost XP's integrated suite of programs can get your system running at peak performance levels.

WindowBlinds4.6

WindowBlinds allows users to totally change the look and feel of Windows to meet their needs. It's more than just eye candy though, user created "skins" can add extra functionality to Windows along with restrict what users can do with their windows if necessary. WindowBlinds 4.5 includes the new ability to change the color of visual styles through hue shifting along with modifying the brightness and saturation of the visual style.

XPepius

This utility is an all-in-one tools suite for tweaking, optimizing, tuning and cleaning of Windows XP. It helps you increase performance and manage your system using 450+ tweaks and 5 utilities that include a Start-Up Manager, Uninstaller, Cleanup Center (cleans history of Windows, Internet and 80+ third party softwares), Disk Cleanup, and XP Styler. Also has skinned, fully commented interface, HTML help file and drag & drop support.

AMenu for CDs

Make a pop-up start menu! Burn this program onto a Data CD along with the your other files. When the CD is loaded on a computer, it will pop up a menu that directs the user to choose from several options. Prior to burning, you can design the options by simply editing the text file called autorun.inf. You can use AMenu to launch programs, setup files, web sites, text files, MP3 files, Winamp m3u playlists, and more. 8 custom buttons.

Tweak-XP Pro

Tweak-XP - The Premier Companion To Windows XP: an application that adds more than 48 time-saving productivity improvements to Windows XP. In addition to tuning Windows XP to run faster, Tweak-XP's easy-to-use functions let you tailor the Windows interface to meet your personal needs.

AcceleRun Free

AcceleRun will run any of hundred installed programs during 2 seconds. Ergonomic design. Minimum memory usage. Ready to help you after first launch. Save your time for more important tasks! AcceleRun Free software is a freeware filed under system utilities launchers, task managers utilities.