Task Commander 2.5
Use Task Commander's self-configuring menu to find and start any program quickly, often with just one mouse click, or to quickly switch to any window of your running applications
» 07.08.2005 - 2.24 MB - 98/ME/2K/XP - Trial, $19.95

RedButton 2.10
Fast access to the Control Panel, quick launching of programs, and other actions through a tiny button
» 10.05.2005 - 33 KB - 98/ME/XP - Free

Easy Run 2.1
A utility to quickly launch any program, open any folder, work with the system & turn the computer off - thru its own menu which can opened with a single mouse click
» 05.02.2005 - 619 KB - 98/ME/2K/XP - Free

DeskBar 1.6
Provides quick access to commonly used desktop functions through the use of a slide-out toolbar. 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
» 20.01.2005 - 703 KB - 98/ME/2K/XP - Shareware, $19.95

ToolBar 2000 6.5 Softoogle's Pick!
A little utility that lets you launch your favorite programs from the Windows desktop. Click the left mouse button to launch an application or the right button to define a new ToolBar button. You can also drag and drop a file icon or shortcut directly onto the ToolBar to quickly define a new button
» 25.11.2004 - 646 KB - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $25

MobyDock DX 0.87
Fully customizable launchbar and taskbar, in Mac OS X style, that allows you to control applications and folders while displaying cool mouse-over animations
» 19.10.2003 - 3,47 MB - 2K/XP - Free

ActiveStartup 1.12
Enables you to manage programs that load from the Registry, Win.ini and startup menu at Windows startup
» 05.10.2003 - 540 Kb - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $

Fast Launcher 3.11
A replacement for Quick Launch and Start Menu, with features such as mouse-keeping (the launcher appears beside the mouse cursor) and screen-snapping
» 06.08.2003 - 824 KB - 98/ME/XP - Free

Hotkey Genius 1.5 beta
A utility that lets you quickly launch programs, open folders and files, by pressing hotkeys. Can be configured to be used by multiple users
» 10.02.2003 - 945 KB - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $5

FastOpen XP Gold 2.2
FastOpen XP Gold can serve as a complete replacement for the Start menu. It lets you create submenus that are fully customizable
» 18.05.2002 - 690 KB - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $24.95

Meta Launcher 1.45
Lets you access every file on your computer through a menu that will pop up when you click the Meta Launcher Start button
» 09.04.2002 - 880 KB - 98/ME/2K/XP - Shareware, $

AzureTray 2.2 RE
Lets you quickly launch frequently used applications and documents. Places shortcuts to your favorite applications (and documents) in the System Tray
» 02.04.2002 - 110 KB - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $

PaneKiller 1.45 Softoogle's Pick!
PaneKiller gives you easy, configurable, menu-like access to every document and application available on your computer, all from the Windows taskbar. Can serve as a substitute for the 'Start' button, significantly enhancing its capabilities
» 19.11.2001 - 349 KB KB - 98/ME/XP - Shareware, $10

Hidden Menu 2.2 Rev 2 Softoogle's Pick!
Just move your mouse to the bottom right corner of your screen, and a hidden menu pops up, allowing you to launch your programs
» 18.11.2001 - 373.25 KB - 98/ME/XP - Free

Red Button 2.10
Red Button is a useful system tool that provides quick access to many of your computer's controls
» 27.03.2001 - 32.69 KB - 98/ME/2K - Free

Taskbar Executive 1.20
"Taskbar Executive is a program that finally does something about your pre-xp taskbar. It will let you launch programs faster and easier than before. But most importantly of all, it addresses the issue of 'taskbar clutter'"
» 16.03.2001 - 1,4 MB - ME/2K - Adware