Start Menu Software

My Tools

The ultimate solution for optimizing your Desktop, My Tools represents the next generation of Windows desktop menus. Hiding itself until you need it, My Tools easily holds all of your favorite Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts, and more, while keeping your Desktop as clean as you like and allowing you to find and use your favorite programs, and more, easier and quicker than any other menu system. My Tools gives you real control over your Desktop!

I Hate This Key Deluxe Edition

Tired of typing UPPERCASE when accidentally press Caps Lock? Hate Win Logo key when Start Menu opens while you're in hot battle in Quake or Counter-Strike, or working in full-screen Terminal Services session? Want to stop unwanted shutdowns and stand-bys after accidental Power or Sleep key pressings? This program will help you to stop these inconveniences. Download the program and run the game or terminal client with no more fear of a screw-up!

Tidy Start Menu

If you feel tired of searching for programs in the long "Start Menu" list, then this program is for you. It allows to arrange all shortcuts in the Start Menu. As a result, the menu looks neat, and you easily and quickly can find any program you want. For example, you can create a special "Games" category, and when opening the Start Menu you thus will see a "Games" section, (instead of a list of the games)in which you will find the game you need

SendTo Magic

This software is Windows shell extension that helps you maximize Explorers built-in SendTo menu functionality. SendTo Magic adds more functionality the SendTo menu to allow you to quickly copy and move files and even create shortcuts to files selected in Explorer. Do you get tired of hunting for your favorite programs? Use SendTo Magic to create a new Start Menu group for them, or add them to your Quick Launch toolbar for easy access!

Sothink Menu Builder suite

Let your creation of JavaScript menus simple! The generated JavaScript menus can be compatible with most browsers. Template is provided to start menu without designing; image library is offered to use the image resource from the program. The search engine will find the menu''s contents and its link easily by Search Engine Friendly Code Maker. It integrates with Dreamweaver and FrontPage seamlessly; you can edit the menu in web editor directly!

! System Guard

System Guard limits user only run permitted programs and do nothing else on your pc. System Guard allows you to easily lock and unlock system on your pc. Once you lock the system, it will not be accessible and the taskbar, start menu and desktop icons will hide. User can run a list of permitted programs freely or run the programs directly from this software with password after you have locked the system.

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. This shareware is listed under desktop tools, icon utilities, desktop utilities, multimedia and icons category.

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.

IconXP

Use this powerful utility to edit icons and customize Windows. IconXP contains a variety of paint tools to let you edit icons in either standard or custom sizes, in color depths up to 32-bit True Color. For Windows XP icons, you can add impressive drop shadow and smooth effects. You can import and export ICO, BMP, JPEG, CUR, ANI, GIF, WMF, PNG, XPM, XBM, WBMP and Adobe Photoshop PSD files. You can customize Windows Desktop icons and folder icons. IconXP software is a shareware filed under icon tools, icon editors, desktop utilities, icon utilities, icons, image editors, utilities, icon editors and managers utilities.

Command Creator

This software will help you create run-commands for use in the Start Menuīs Run dialog. The commands can launch programs, open folders, run files and launch URLīs. Fast Folders, which is a part of Command Creator, is a shell enhancement that gives you fast access to your favorite folders in Common Open/Save -dialogs, the desktop and in Explorer.

RLauncher

This tool is an easy to use application launcher. It is used to quickly launch applications, documents, and URLs with one mouse click and save your time. You can do it via main toolbar, tray menu, floating window, hotkeys and aliases. The software has Load at startup and Auto-hide options that should make your life even more easier. RLauncher is a free software and it does not contain any spyware.

Eluent Tools

This utility is a collection of file and folder tools that enhances the Windows shell, command line, Visual C++, and Visual Studio .NET. The tools include Eluent Replace, a GUI-based, interactive, multi-pattern, multi-file search and replace program that uses Perl regular expressions and supports Perl scripting; Eluent Find, a file contents searcher and viewer that supports a variety of regular expression dialects, including Perl, and much more.

Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2

The Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2 lists all auto-start entries and allows them to be individually deleted or to be deactivated. If the user proceeds with caution in this area, and at least deactivates all of the unnecessary entries, then they will be able to enjoy a clearly faster start to Windows.

Best Network Security

This utility is the best solution for corporations, universities, schools, public libraries, internet cafes and other applications where administrator has to secure and maintain a lot of network PC workstations located in different places. Best Network Security is intended for securing, protecting, and maintaining PC workstations within a corporate network. Supports over 600 different security restrictions.

Typing Buddy

Main purpose of Typing Buddy is to enable you to type less and write more! Writing emails,articles,even books can be much easier and faster if you can skip typing common phrases all the time.Beside that Typing Buddy can also be used to launch your programs,files,folders or even web pages from anywhere in no time.All you have to do is to assign short string(trigger) to any of above actions and Typing Buddy will do the rest! Utilities demo listed in system utilities automation tools tools.

PS Hot Launch VVL

PS Hot Launch is meant to quickly run different applications, open documents, go to the right folders and web pages, send mail to a specified address, etc. The above operations are carried out through the menu that can be called by clicking the program icon in the taskbar system tray, and also by pressing user assigned hot keys (support for the Win key significantly extends the number of possible combinations).

Folder Guard Classic Edition

This tool 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/

IconLover

Scan files, folders or entire drives for icon images. Extract icon images from ICO, CUR, ANI, DLL, EXE, ICL, IL, NIL, OCX , SCR, CPL, BPL and other files. Create and manage ICL icon libraries. Save the extracted icons in own .ICC icon collection format for better and more efficient icon storage. Delete duplicate icons from collections. Sort icons inside collections. Export icons to ICO and BMP files. Customize Windows Desktop and folder icons.

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.

Setup Factory

Don't be fooled by products costing twice as much. Setup Factory 7.0 has everything you need to make rock-solid professional software installers - and it's easier and faster to use. New project wizard, 20+ customizable screens, themes/skins, runtime modules, multilingual support, MD5 serial numbers, shortcut icons, single-file setup.exe for internet downloads, powerful scripting engine with 250+ functions, authenticode support and much more.

LockDown My Computer

This utility lets you pick the parts of Windows and Internet Explorer that you want to disable, and manages these settings for unlimited number of accounts * The Ultimate Lockdown Tool for Public-Access PCs * Over 100 security/lockdown registry tweaks * Prevent changes to Control Panel, Desktop, Start Menu, Internet Settings, etc...

Visual Ping

FREE Visual replacement for the standard ping utility. Helps you monitoring TCP/IP targets, by sending echo requests and displaying the responses over a detailed list and a graph. Using Visual Ping you can easy ping hosts either from the graphical user interface or from the command prompt. This utility is useful to check your connectivity with remote hosts. It has a very friendly GUI, and it has all the functions of standard ping, and more.

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.

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. This freeware is listed under shell and desktop enhancements category.

Lockout Desktop Security

This office and business application 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.

Shutdown Manager and Tools

- Power Monitor - Clipboard Viewer/Saver - Catch others Shutdown attempts - Allows Fast Mode (forced) - File Finder - Wait for windows - Connect to remote - Tasks before closing Windows - Full screen shots with Browser - Calendar - IP''s to clipboard - Disable Start Menu, TaskBar, Keyboard - Memory Defragmenter - Animate Start Button. - Time Server - Tray Icons to Open CDs - Query Recycle Bin - Screen saver Utility - and more...

System Cleaner

Every day your hard drive gets littered with file fragments and debris you can't see. Unwanted files from daily usage and internet surfing can build up over time, slowing down your system's performance and leaving a trail of your web browsing habits for anyone to see! System Cleaner enables you to clean up your whole system, so giving you back valuable disk space and privacy within seconds!

1ClickAddnRemove

1 Click Add ''n'' Remove is the perfect companion for installing and uninstalling software that is not completely identified and improperly removed by standard Windows methods. With the help of a simple design and interface, it helps maintain PC at a top level of performance for all times. It is the most reliable assistant for all these tasks, assuring perfect results and all the stability, power and reliability.

StormWindow 95

Cetus StormWindow [TM] for Windows 95 will allow the authorized user to add several types of protections to the desktop and system of a Windows 95 computer. Intelligent use of StormWindow security measures will allow secure use of any shared Windows 95 PC. StormWindow protections would probably be most useful to a system administrator at a school or business.

Clear All History

Clear History - clear Internet history, delete search history, clear Google history, delete toolbar history, delete Temporary Internet Files (cache), cookies, erase index.dat files, delete recent documents, Google Desktop history, delete Media Player history, clear Windows Temporary Folders, erase open/save files list, clear most recently used list in MS Office, Skype history, clear clipboard, delete UserAssist Data, page file. Shredder option

Deskman SE

This software allows you to tightly secure desktops and lock computers, and it's suited for both home users and administrators. Combining different options, you can easily achieve the desired level of security. Deskman SE is the most advanced, yet accessible, desktop security manager for Windows 2000/XP/2003.

FastOpen XP Gold

This tool let you design menus that work just like the Start menu.  It takes very little time to come up with a menu that works for you. FastOpen XP Gold has many features to help you manage a menu of files, folders and web address, and can display an unlimited number of menu items and menus. The menu is available from an icon in the tray bar area or from button next to the Start menu.

Powered Keylogger

This software invisibly monitors computer activity, Internet usage, passwords, sent/received emails, keystrokes, system keys, buttons pressed in DOS boxes, Java applications, and more, automatically sending user-friendly logs via email. Runs at the lowest kernel level providing unique stealth functions. Undetectable by file search, managing shells, in Tasks List, in registry and by a list of firewalls, anti-keylogger and antivirus software. Utilities shareware listed in security tools key loggers, utilities security, encryption, security tools desktop monitors tools.

Access Manager for Windows

This software 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

InstallEssen

Packs your program into single self-extracting executable file. No scripts need be written. Executable directly from the Web. Allows user to add Environment Variables and Registry Entries. Creates Shortcuts for Desktop and Start Menu. Execution of other programs within Installable. Customizable License and Welcome Message Templates. Customizable Project, Installation and Delivery options. Easy to use. Development Tools commercial listed in uninstaller tools.

VirtualBoard

This graphics tool allows to directly use Windows desktop as graphical support to simply draw or to make quick educational or commercial presentations with minimum mouse handling. At the beginning, VirtualBoard was only created for professional needs: necessity to teach people how to use a computer with dynamic presentation.