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    good desktop oraganizing software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by darkstealthmaster, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. darkstealthmaster

    darkstealthmaster Notebook Consultant

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    anyone know of a good program to organise your desktop, I have a lot of cds, photos, apps etc and after something to organise my desktop so it isn't so cluttered with icons but i don't have to go into programs folder to open everything.
     
    darkstealthmaster, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    app launcher? dock? search the forums for those keywords, lots of discussion and ideas

    i use RKLauncher myself and MagicFormation, no desktop icons for me other than the recycle bin

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 22, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I also keep my desktop clean. Hate having lot of shortcuts ;)
    I use Vista start menu search feature to launch applications. Press Win key and type the first few letters of the application, then hit enter. Very quick. Just an idea....
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. darkstealthmaster

    darkstealthmaster Notebook Consultant

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    ok thanks. I might try that and also give this object dock ago and see.
     
    darkstealthmaster, Dec 22, 2007
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. darkstealthmaster

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    cheers i'll give it ago
     
    darkstealthmaster, Dec 22, 2007
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    I use Launchy and am impressed. SlickRun is a similar alternative that seems to be popular.
     
    jeccou, Dec 22, 2007
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  8. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Put your icons into a folder on the desktop and drag that folder to an unused edge of your screen. Instant toolbar. At least in XP. They probably screwed that up in Vista too.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 22, 2007
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    just curious how much resources do these programs take up?
     
    Buddybot111, Dec 22, 2007
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  10. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    The built in toolbar is, well, built in and I doubt it uses much in the way of 'resources'. I've been using them for years.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 22, 2007
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    vaio2k7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thats a great option. Alternative could be to put your most used applications/programs in the quick launch toolbar. I have a clean desktop, with no icons on it. I just launch applications/programs from the quick launch right next to the Vista Orb (Start), otherwise, quick search with Vista Search.
     
    vaio2k7, Dec 23, 2007
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  12. vishaljain84

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    so guys out of all the mention option which would be the best one to use..so that one has clean desktop...and how does instant toolbar one work.
     
    vishaljain84, Dec 23, 2007
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  13. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    It just does. Drag a folder to the screen edge, and Bob's your Uncle! instant tool bar.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 23, 2007
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  14. AKAJohnDoe

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    I just create special folders (e.g.: Tools; Apps; Folders; Web; Photo; Utilities) under a "Toolbars" folder under my user directory, populate these special folders with the shortcuts I want, then create toolbars for each of these folders. I turn of the Show Text and Show Title options for each toolbar and then lock the toolbar. No icons on the desktop at all. Not even the recycle bin anymore. Just three sidebar gadgets. More ...
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 23, 2007
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  15. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    For me StatBar is amazing for keeping my Icons off my Desktop.



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    LIVEFRMNYC, Dec 23, 2007
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  16. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    Stardock's objectdock works great for me.
     
    The Forerunner, Dec 24, 2007
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