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Launchers & Task Manager Utilities
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Searching your files and programs through Startup menu, File Manager or numerous icons on Desktop can be time consuming and even distressing during urgent work. To get rid of this problem, you can resort to Launchy which is a very easy-to-use applica
Freeware,
Updated 18 April 2012, Reviewed 29 October 2014
Downloads
686
686
Last week
2
2

Security Process Explorer is an enhanced task manager, that provides advanced information about programs and processes running on the computer. It displays all the standard information, including file name, directory path, description, CPU usage etc
Freeware,
Updated 22 January 2019
Downloads
664
664
Last week
3
3

New Aero skin in Classic Start Menu for Windows Seven. With this program you can bring back the well known classic start menu interface and, at the same time, enjoy the power of new technology: search by name and a skinable interface.
Shareware,
Updated 10 November 2020
Downloads
638
638
Last week
2
2

Use System Tracker to view all active processes, watch live registry activity, control automatically starting programs, and set programs to not start. Online database to explain found processes is one right click away. Small, powerful, easy; all free
Freeware,
Updated 15 June 2012
Downloads
636
636
Last week
3
3

Forget your start menu and the icons on your desktop - launch programs and documents from your keyboard, with just a few keystrokes, by typing abbreviations. Just type a few letters of what you are looking for and Key Launch finds it.
Freeware,
Updated 9 January 2016
Downloads
635
635
Last week
5
5

WorkShelf is part of Winstep Xtreme, a powerful suite of applications that merge incredible usability and performance with breathtaking eye candy. Add your own Menus, Docks, Tabbed Docks, Taskbar and Widgets with this User Interface Replacement!
Shareware,
Updated 31 October 2013
Downloads
625
625
Last week
1
1

CSMenu is a replacement for the default Windows 7 start menu, allowing you to use the original, classic start menu from previous versions of Windows. It is also completely free and easy to setup and install.
Shareware,
Updated 11 July 2018
Downloads
625
625
Last week
2
2

RecentX lets you quickly launch any document, folder, program or bookmark in just 3 steps and in less than 3 seconds. You do not have to waste time finding scattered files, navigating through deep folders, program menus & cluttered desktop.
Shareware,
Updated 12 October 2020
Downloads
619
619
Last week
2
2

Thoosje Windows Sidebar 8 - The windows gadgets system for Windows 8. Get your sidebar and windows gadgets back in Windows 8 with the Free Windows Sidebar 8 and fully functional gadgets system for Windows 8
Freeware,
Updated 29 May 2013
Downloads
618
618
Last week
2
2

Astatix Launcher allows to quick start any applications and documents in a single click. One of additional features is a Winamp control. You can use any hotkeys to launch applications and control Winamp anytime even you are playing full-screen games.
Shareware,
Updated 16 March 2021
Downloads
607
607
Last week
1
1

WinLauncher allows you to create shortcuts to the files, folders and web pages you use frequently. You can then access them very easily - with 2 clicks. With QuickLaunch you can also schedule shutdown computer.
Freeware,
Updated 1 May 2007
Downloads
594
594
Last week
4
4

Command Line is a tool to run programs from a small shell next to your tray. So you don't have to use the startmenu to run it and keep a clean desktop. For example to start the microsoft calculator you have to enter calc.
Freeware,
Updated 15 January 2017
Downloads
592
592
Last week
3
3

System tray application launcher Free software from the author of the Hal Spacejock series.
Freeware,
Updated 26 September 2014
Downloads
569
569
Last week
1
1

Portable menu launcher for fixed or portable devices. Keeps a list of programs to be launched easily from the menu, ordering it anyway you like. Can create program groups for easier use. Has hash control for program safety
Freeware,
Updated 9 September 2021
Downloads
554
554
Last week
1
1

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.
Freeware,
Updated 5 November 2024
Downloads
546
546
Last week
2
2

While ms is annoying windows desktop users with metro/modernUI, and other companies are restoring things back to the old, GiMeSpace is offering desktop users something much better: the most simple and fastest task launcher&switcher possible!
Freeware,
Updated 14 September 2022
Downloads
536
536
Last week
4
4

Enso Launcher is designed to give you instant access to your applications and windows. With a few easily remembered keystrokes, you can launch an application, switch to a window by name, and control the state of your windows.
Freeware,
Updated 16 April 2008
Downloads
534
534
Last week
1
1

When your computer idle Background Optimizer will start to clean disks, install updates, defragment – everything that usually requires specialist to complete and uses additional time and requires unoccupied computer.
Shareware,
Updated 15 April 2014
Downloads
526
526
Last week
5
5

Extends Windows Fast User Switching by providing a task switching like hot key of the installer's choice. This hot key allows direct switching (ie not via the Windows welcome screen) and supports password saving and automatic logon.
Shareware,
Updated 24 May 2024
Downloads
516
516
Last week
3
3

ActiveActions is an launch tool that also acts like hotkey manager.
Shareware,
Updated 21 August 2017
Downloads
507
507
Last week
2
2

Mediaware Task Manager is a powerful process monitoring tool and provides all the necessary means to control which programs are executed at Windows startup. The integrated Launcher component enables fast hotkey access to your favorite applications.
Adware,
Updated 15 July 2024
Downloads
496
496
Last week
4
4

Better Launcher provides instant access to all your applications, documents and folders.
Shareware,
Updated 4 March 2008
Downloads
493
493
Last week
1
1

Using launch menu you can start any program, file or folder you want - by one mouse click (just one!). Place the mouse at top-left screen corner and menu will be shown automatically. Add items you need to the menu, and start them at any time.
Shareware,
Updated 5 January 2007
Downloads
491
491
Last week
3
3

SliderDock is an application launcher that will allow an easier access to your icons by making them rotate toward your mouse when you use your mouse wheel. It is completly customizable, and can use other docks themes and icons.
Freeware,
Updated 10 January 2023
Downloads
490
490
Last week
4
4

XWidget is nifty tool that allows you to add many interesting and fun widgets
Freeware,
Updated 20 November 2018, Reviewed 16 April 2015
Downloads
482
482
Last week
4
4

Using PS Hot Folders special easily configured menu, you can quickly go to the folder that you want in standard Open, Save As and Browse dialogs. This menu can be called by clicking the special button in the dialog caption. The hot keys are supported
Shareware,
Updated 8 February 2015
Downloads
476
476
Last week
2
2

dLauncher is a simple, easy to use program launcher. A good alternative to the Windows Start Menu. Friendly and intuitive. It provides quick access to your favorite programs, shortcuts, folders, documents and websites.
Freeware,
Updated 21 April 2007
Downloads
473
473
Last week
1
1

Free Application Launcher Tool. If you need to start several programs simultaneously, this program can be useful to you. Using Stock Startup it is extraordinary easy to create a package from programs and to start it.
Freeware,
Updated 29 January 2025
Downloads
471
471
Last week
3
3

This utility brings you one click away from the most used commands related to computer's power management and other usual commands. You can simply move your mouse to the left or right side of the computer display and the program's window will pop-up.
Freeware,
Updated 17 June 2021
Downloads
466
466
Last week
4
4

The Quick Launcher helps you make shortcut keys to applications, folders and internet links.
Freeware,
Updated 2 August 2013
Downloads
464
464
Last week
3
3