Windows 95 makes it possible to start applications in several different ways. The first method uses the Start menu on the Taskbar. The second method uses the Explorer. The third method uses shortcuts placed on the desktop. Most programs can be accessed through the Start menu, but certain system utilities are only available on the desktop, such as My Computer or the Recycle Bin. It is inconvenient if you want to start an application on the desktop if you have many windows open.
On solution is to put a folder with your desktop shortcuts in your Start menu. This approach has some limitations. You cannot start system utilities this way and you have to maintain both the desktop and the folder.
Traylaunch is an utility published in the February 1997 issue of PC Magazine. Traylaunch, which resides in tray on the far right end of the Taskbar, gives you menu access to all the programs on your desktop including system utilities.
It can be downloaded from the World Wide Web site www.pcmag.com or download the file ftp.zdnet.com/pcmag/1997/0218/v16n04.zip directly through anonymous FTP.