| Name | Extracted | Size | Date | Description |
| 2COOL12.ZIP | Yes | 170332 | 4/21/1994 | Too Cool Tool Cube 1.2 is a program launcher with multiple faces like a cube. This allows you to organize your favorite programs into logical work groups. Buttons are provided to easily rotate the cube to access the desired tool group. Other features include exit and restart buttons, a popup run dialog, and more. Requires VBRUN300. (Bruce Powel Douglass) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| 4ALAUNCH.ZIP | Yes | 38888 | 9/1/1993 | 4A Launch 1.10 is an application launcher for Windows. Its modified "Open" dialog box allows you to browse all floppy and hard drives for applications to run. An option is included to launch programs minimized, maximized, or normal. (4A Software) (Reg.Fee: $10) |
| 6PACK.ZIP | Yes | 168895 | 3/9/1994 | Six-Pack for Windows contains the following six useful utilities for Windows: SNAPSHOT - an easy to use screen capture program; LAUNCHER - a file launch program that allows you to search for files; RUNNER - a launch program that looks like Program Manager's Run Dialog but runs as a window and is always available; WALKER - a minimalistic version of Runner with just the command line; PAYOFF - calculates the payoff amount of a loan; and RED BUTTON - a "get out of Windows quick" program. All of these programs are very well done, and the included installation program makes getting started easy. (Lucas Systems) (Reg.Fee: $10/each) |
| ADW.ZIP | Yes | 44204 | 9/22/1993 | Abdenacer's Desktop for Windows 1.3 lets you construct your own customized program launching system. Requires VBRUN300. (A. Moussaoui) (Reg.Fee: $16) |
| ALFRED.ZIP | Yes | 10541 | 9/15/1991 | Alfred 1.2 provides a pop-up menu at the bottom of your screen to run commonly used applications. (John Rotenstein) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| APD120.ZIP | Yes | 100894 | 3/9/1994 | App Director 1.20 is a powerful desktop menu system for Windows. It allows you to automatically launch applications whenever Windows starts up, or at a specified date and/or time. It can automatically read Program Manager group files to create a menu. The desktop menu is easily configured, supports up to four levels of sub-menu items, and includes a powerful Run Application dialog with history. It is network friendly, and features an automated installation. Other features include hotkey support, password capabilities, advanced user levels, and more. It can be run as a shell in place of Program Manager. Real Mode is not supported. (QPC Solutions, Inc.) (Reg.Fee: $39) |
| ASCII_W.ZIP | Yes | 5987 | 11/23/1992 | ASCII Table is a scrollable ASCII table for Windows 3.1. (Greg Wilder) (Reg.Fee: $5) |
| CHEZOTT.ZIP | Yes | 89175 | 8/10/1992 | Chez Otto 3.9 is a graphic menu system for Windows 3.1. Support is provided for ten configurable icons and four pages of 20 radio buttons for fast access to 90 different programs. Special function icons provide a DOS shell, free disk space information, memory update, a quick Exit from Windows, and a run dialog. Programs are set up by simply dragging and dropping files from File Manager. You can display any BMP image up to 200x200 pixels as a logo and also customize the background pattern and colors. TPW source code is included. (Doug Overmeyer) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| CLICKFIL.ZIP | Yes | 98429 | 3/9/1994 | Click! Filer is a very attractive combination of the Program Manager and File Manager. The main display is a Source directory file listing on the left and a Destination directory file listing on the right, each with a path window for easy changing of directories. Push Buttons below them make it easy to copy, move, execute, rename or delete files or directories. Another set of 12 pushbuttons takes the place of the Program Manager. Multiple sets of button assignments may be made, with each set replacing a Program Group in the Program Manager. Up and down arrow buttons scroll quickly through the program sets and the name of the current set is displayed below the icon on the Windows desktop. A pull-down menu gives you access to external archivers: PKZip, PKPak, LHarc, Pak and Arc. (The TrogloByte) (Reg.Fee: $20) |
| CTSHELL.ZIP | Yes | 175436 | 3/9/1994 | CT-Shell 2.21 is an application launcher/file management package. A host of additional features are provided, including a batch file processor, a command line interface, event schedular and alarm clock, and phone database with automatic dialer. There is also a font listing utility, user-defined menu system, file finding utility, resource monitor, file encryption and more. This can easily be installed as your main Windows shell. (Computer Training) (Reg.Fee: $35) |
| CYBRWIN.ZIP | Yes | 13293 | 11/1/1991 | CyberWindows 1.1 is an interface for Windows based upon cyberspace as described in William Gibson's novels. In these novels, programmers enter the computer network through neural jacks and "see" it directly. With this program icons are displayed floating on a neon-blue grid. As you navigate around the grid, distant icons become larger as you approach while nearby icons disappear behind you as you pass them by. VBRUN required. (T. Wendell Jr. Martin) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| DHELPER.ZIP | Yes | 37174 | 6/30/1992 | Desktop Helper 1.4 provides capabilities missing from Program Manager while also providing the more important capabilities of Task Manager. Features include convenient pop-up menu available from any window, configurable launch list of frequently executed programs, switch to or terminate a task, arrange Desktop windows and icons, exit Windows without being queried about saving Desktop changes, a pop-up file selector browser to choose a file to run, WIN31 support, and more. It uses less than 17K of memory when not in use, and less than 4k when active. (Robert E. Alleger) (Reg.Fee: $17) |
| EASYACC.ZIP | Yes | 28025 | 10/13/1993 | Easy Access 1.3 is a tiny program launcher for WIN31. Requires VBRUN300. (Browns Computerworks) (Reg.Fee: $9) |
| EASYMEN.ZIP | Yes | 78635 | 9/16/1993 | Easy Menu 4.0 is a menu system for Windows. It makes user-defined applications available with a single click of the mouse or press of a key. All of the Windows Desktop Accessories are available on the same menu. Up to six independent menus can be constructed with up to ten selections per menu. Selections may be Windows applications or DOS programs. (Glen S. Tittermary) (Reg.Fee: $20) |
| EXITWDS.ZIP | Yes | 1734 | 11/22/1990 | ExitW lets you quickly exit Windows. Ideal for use with Dave Stafford's Launch. (David Stafford) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| FEDPROG.ZIP | Yes | 248187 | 4/28/1992 | Federation Control Program Transporter is an application launcher with an amusing Star Trek inspired interface. Setting up programs on the menu is very easy. There is an option to minimize the "transporter" when an application is "energized". (Anthony Targonski) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| FILEBOY.ZIP | Yes | 280602 | 3/22/1992 | FileBoy's Runway is an application launcher and menu system for Windows. Applications can be run minimized or normal, with or without focus. After launching a program, Runway can exit, minimize, or remain on standby. File extensions are supported and an .INI file editor is included. There are four system/status windows available that display Free System Resources, Total Free Memory, Time, and Day/Date. Other features include Exit/Restart Windows options, six user- defined drop down menus, manual/auto save of all options, a Task Manager utility, full on-line help, and more. (Homegrown Software) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| GETPRO.ZIP | Yes | 171035 | 7/14/1993 | Micro-GetPro 1.0 launch often-used programs from 3-D buttons. Requires VBRUN200, WIN31, |
| HAFSHEL.ZIP | Yes | 19623 | 11/18/1991 | Half-Shell 1.0 is a minimal shell replacement for Program Manager and File Manager that allows you to load and exit windows much faster. The executable file is only 12K and reads only one INI file. A configurable "Launch List" provides instant access to 26 applications. Also included is Swap-Shell which lets you easily switch between Half-Shell and your favorite full-sized shell. (Troy Stephens) (Reg.Fee: $0-$5) |
| KBDOCK.ZIP | Yes | 60282 | 11/1/1992 | KBDock 1.1 provides an icon-based "application bar" for launching programs. Features include multiple nested menus, drag and drop support, fast operation with cached icons, and descriptive titles for each icon. VBRUN is required. (Keith Burton Consulting) (Reg.Fee: $20) |
| KICKOFF.ZIP | Yes | 183631 | 11/17/1993 | KickOff 3.0 is a program and file launcher which uses a hierarchy of popup menus to organize your applications. The menus display an icon and description for each item, and they take up no space on your desktop until you need them. The easy-to-use menu editor allows you to quickly create nested subgroups and customize group icons. You can even launch applications if you have other windows maximized by clicking the middle or right mouse button on any titlebar. This is a powerful tool for personalizing the Windows environment. (Steve Sutherland) (Reg.Fee: $25) |
| L_UTIL.ZIP | Yes | 6393 | 6/17/1993 | Launch Utility Set 2.0 is a set of utilities for use with LAUNCH (above): PAPER 1.0 lets you instantly change your wallpaper to any BMP or RLE file. MOUSY 1.3 will display the mouse if it is hiding, and refreshes the screen. SNAPSHOT 1.1 takes a picture of the desktop and copies it to the clipboard. MINIMIZE 1.0 will minimize (iconize) all the programs on your Windows desktop. RUN-MAC 1.2 is a tiny program which will run a Windows Recorder macro. Other utilities are included to restart/reboot Windows, tile/cascade Windows, and arrange icons. (David Stafford) (Reg.Fee: $10) |
| LUTILS.ZIP | Yes | 13029 | 12/11/1990 | Lutils contains three utilities primarily for use with LAUNCH (above): Run, which is similar to the PM's RUN, LoadRun, which lets you edit the LOAD= and RUN= lines of WIN.INI, and NullWin, which corrects the unavailability of separators in LAUNCH. (Dan Schless) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| MENUBAR.ZIP | Yes | 46751 | 5/11/1992 | MenuBar 1.1 lets you create customized menubars to launch applications in Windows 3.1. Toolbars with icons or bitmaps are created using a simple set of dialogs for your favorite programs, or you can design a complete desktop environment. You have complete control over keyboard/mouse usage, size and shape of the menubar, and nested menus. Other features include caption bars, drag and drop execution, and much more. Several sample files and icons are included. (Theodore B. Lehmann) (ASP) (Reg.Fee: $30) |
| MTOOLS.ZIP | Yes | 120367 | 7/27/1993 | Micro-Tools is a program launcher. Up to 30 programs can be assigned to buttons. (Reg.Fee: $?) |
| NEXT_AB.ZIP | Yes | 42975 | 3/2/1992 | NeXT Application Bar 2.2 is a menu program inspired by the vertical Application Bar on the NeXT computer. It allows you to create a scrolling display of up to 50 applications, complete with icons. It can replace Program Manager as your primary Windows Shell. (Lee Cjin Pheow) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| PROLNCH.ZIP | Yes | 196542 | 10/5/1992 | ProLauncher 1.0 is a powerful application launching system. It features a space-saving graphic IconBar which can display up to 50 program items. You can also create a list of often-used files associated with a program item that can be brought up by clicking the right mouse button. VBRUN is required. (NewVision) (Reg.Fee: $50) |
| PROMENU.ZIP | Yes | 54933 | 3/24/1993 | ProMenu/S 1.0 provides convenient 3-D pop-up menus for any Windows 3.1 application. All you have to do is click the right mouse button and a menu with all of the current application's menu items appears. This is an incredibly easy way to increase your desktop productivity. (Cain International Corporation) (Reg.Fee: $25) |
| RBTN11.ZIP | Yes | 36864 | 1/14/1994 | RIGHT Button provides a list of all of your Program Manager Groups and Items plus a list of all running apps by clicking the right mouse button. Any program can be made active by clicking on the list. (Matt E. Hart) (Reg.Fee: $25) |
| RIPBAR.ZIP | Yes | 205877 | 10/12/1993 | RipBAR for Windows 6.0 is a drag and drop application launcher, memory resource tracker, desktop clock, Post-It style notes, hotkey support, task switching, and more. (Jonathan Carroll) (Reg.Fee: $25) |
| ROLLPRO.ZIP | Yes | 185594 | 7/14/1993 | Micro-RollPro 1.0 program launcher with a Rolodex-type interface. Requires VBRUN200. |
| SLAUNCH.ZIP | Yes | 142852 | 9/21/1993 | Steve's Launcher attaches to the WIN31 File Manager and adds a menu to start up to eight of your favorite applications. Requires VBRUN300. (Reg.Fee: $?) |
| SMSHEL.ZIP | Yes | 21245 | 9/23/1993 | Small Shell is a small replacement for Windows ProgMan. It uses very little resources, maintains a list of commonly used program, has a recall list of recently run apps, and has a reboot/restart function. This will also work with Windows NT. (Caro Software by Wendy) (Reg.Fee: $10) |
| STARSDS.ZIP | Yes | 4682 | 5/22/1990 | Stars animates the desktop with a lot of moving stars, creating an effect similar to looking through a spaceship window. It also provides a cheap-o method of launching other Windows applications. Notepad, Command (DOS shell), WinHelp, DOS Executive and Calc are supported. Mouse support is provided. (David Stafford) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| STATLIN.ZIP | Yes | 35247 | 8/29/1991 | Statline 2.1 supplements the Program and File Managers. And while you are not using it for those functions, it displays the mode, day, date, time, and amount of free memory at the bottom of your screen. (James Bell) (Reg.Fee: $10-$15) |
| TKBAR.ZIP | Yes | 52166 | 12/20/1993 | Another Button Bar 1.0a takes a Windows program group and turn it into a grid of icon buttons that resides on the desktop. Anytime you want to run a program, you simply click the button with the icon that corresponds to the application you wish to run. Also includes a fast Windows exit utility. Requires VBRUN300. (Tim Koffley) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| TOPGRP.ZIP | Yes | 132350 | 1/10/1994 | TopGroup 1.0 is a small, fast program launcher for WIN31. It allows you to quickly access 15 of your favorite applications via a pop-up menu from its icon. Ten additional groups with from 25 to 30 applications are available. Other features include drag and drop support, system resource display, run dialog, DOS window access, and more. Requires VBRUN300, 386+, VGA, and a mouse. (Roger C. Spaeder) (Reg.Fee: $10) |
| WINBTN.ZIP | Yes | 41608 | 11/24/1993 | WinButtons allows easy launch of applications. Features include launching .exe, .pif, and .bat files, rotating rows and columns of buttons, and launch applications against data files by drag and drop from file manager. (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| WINDOCK.ZIP | Yes | 23764 | 4/5/1992 | WinDock 1.5 is an incredibly simple menu utility for WIN31. To setup an application, you just drag it's icon from File Manager into Windock's menu bar on the side of the screen. You can then execute the program by double clicking on the icon. Up to 11 programs can be installed. (Brian Capson) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| WINFSTP.ZIP | Yes | 21689 | 1/12/1994 | WinFSTP is a quick and easy buttonbar utility for launching applications in WIN31 and Windows NT. (Superior Software Tools) (Reg.Fee: $15) |
| WINLIST.ZIP | Yes | 20867 | 9/16/1993 | WinList is a unique application launching system for WIN31. You simply drag a a file from File Manager onto the WinList window, where you can add a descriptive name of up to 35 characters, specify a startup directory, run the application minimized, and more. Up to 48 applications can be placed on the list. (Russell E. Holcomb) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| WINMEN2.ZIP | Yes | 20519 | 8/9/1992 | WinMenu2 is a simple and efficient replacement for Program Manager that consists of a single menu bar. New applications can be quickly and easily added and old ones edited. (Hamilton Services) (Reg.Fee: $25) |
| WINRUN.ZIP | Yes | 14921 | 2/6/1991 | Windows Run! 2.1 makes a run dialog box available from the LAUNCH (by Dave Stafford) menu. It can also be run as a desktop icon. (B.J. Safdie) (Reg.Fee: $0) |
| WINSHEL.ZIP | Yes | 8136 | 8/22/1993 | Winshell 1.4 is a buttonbar replacement for Program Manager. This uses very little memory and is quite fast. (Jens B. Junkermann) (Reg.Fee: $5) |
| WL40.ZIP | Yes | 53049 | 1/12/1994 | WinLaunch 4.0 is a launch bar with a difference for WIN31+. It allows you to control where and what size any application's window starts. It can also control the positioning of icons on the desktop. Other features include a clock and resource monitor. This is very easy to set up and use. (Russell E. Holcomb) (Reg.Fee: $0) |