Desktop functionality
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You don't want to group them into their own folder?
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 7 Pro/32 Academic. Build 7600
- CPU
- Intel 2.3 Duo core
- Motherboard
- EliteGroup G31T-M
- Memory
- 4 GB DDR
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT
- Sound Card
- Built in
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Viewsonic 15" 4:3
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- WD Caviar Black 750 GB
WD 250 GB External
- PSU
- Antec 450w
- Keyboard
- Standard windows
- Mouse
- Logitech USB
- Internet Speed
- Bellsouth DSL 6.0
Why having user folders on the desktop? Anyways...
You might want to look at this:
Fences - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
Fences™ Download - By Stardock - Clean up your desktop clutter
-DG
You might want to look at this:
Fences - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
Fences™ Download - By Stardock - Clean up your desktop clutter
-DG
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP m8000n
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x86
- CPU
- DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2600 MHz 5200+
- Motherboard
- Asus M2N68-LA (Narra)
- Memory
- Samsung 2GB DDR2
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
- Sound Card
- Onboard nVIDIA nForce 6100-430 (MCP61P)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Westinghouse 19" LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024
- Hard Drives
- SATA II Seagate Barracuda 500GB
USB II WD Elements 500GB
USB II WD My Book 1TB
USB II WD My Book 2TB
- PSU
- Stock (HP)
- Case
- Stock (HP)
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Logitech Classic KB 200
- Mouse
- Standard HP opticle USB mouse
You may want to consider using a Toolbar. Then you have a clean desktop, the icons are sorted and they are easily accessible anyhow.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72092-toolbars-how-use-windows-7-vista.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72092-toolbars-how-use-windows-7-vista.html
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
- OS
- Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
- CPU
- from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2x HP w2207
- Hard Drives
- 5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
- Keyboard
- with trackball - no mices
- Mouse
- Trackball mice
- Internet Speed
- DSL 6000
Both great suggestions, SledgeDG and whs. I use Fences exclusively for this purpose, and it works very well. But creating a Desktop Toolbar is perhaps even simpler, because Fences can be a little tricky to learn to maneuver your way around.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP Pavillion dv5t (generation 1)
- OS
- Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz
- Memory
- 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Graphics Card(s)
- 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescre
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- Keyboard
- Built-in HP
- Mouse
- Built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
- Internet Speed
- Max
- Other Info
- ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
I totally agree, Imperfect. Fences can be somewhat tricky until you grasp/embrace the concept.
So Rocket Dock etc is clearly the easier solution.
I personally don't like docks (too much "Mac" for my taste
so I use either Fences
or, if I want my desktop all clean the App Launcher V3 desktop gadget
and/or the free version of the Tray Commander
-DG
So Rocket Dock etc is clearly the easier solution.
I personally don't like docks (too much "Mac" for my taste
so I use either Fencesor, if I want my desktop all clean the App Launcher V3 desktop gadget
and/or the free version of the Tray Commander
-DG
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP m8000n
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x86
- CPU
- DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2600 MHz 5200+
- Motherboard
- Asus M2N68-LA (Narra)
- Memory
- Samsung 2GB DDR2
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
- Sound Card
- Onboard nVIDIA nForce 6100-430 (MCP61P)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Westinghouse 19" LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024
- Hard Drives
- SATA II Seagate Barracuda 500GB
USB II WD Elements 500GB
USB II WD My Book 1TB
USB II WD My Book 2TB
- PSU
- Stock (HP)
- Case
- Stock (HP)
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Logitech Classic KB 200
- Mouse
- Standard HP opticle USB mouse
SledgeDG, That's great. I was looking for a /7 version of AppLauncher for a while but did not find it. Have used it a lot in Vista.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
- OS
- Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
- CPU
- from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2x HP w2207
- Hard Drives
- 5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
- Keyboard
- with trackball - no mices
- Mouse
- Trackball mice
- Internet Speed
- DSL 6000
Right I used it ever since I found it for my vista (I lived right through the "birthing pains" of v2.x so to say 
But I can't imagine my desktop without it anymore.
BTW If you ever happen to use it to its full capacity, there is no problem in starting a second instance which then keeps its own links. But I think in that case it's better to add Folders (for instance 1 for portable apps, 1 for GFX relatred stuff, 1 for games etc. haven't reached full capacity yet
Only thing I noticed so far: the drag/drop of files to be copied in those folders is a bit quirky. So I use the Link on the bottom "Click here to open the folder" and use explorer for those operations.
-DG
But I can't imagine my desktop without it anymore.
BTW If you ever happen to use it to its full capacity, there is no problem in starting a second instance which then keeps its own links. But I think in that case it's better to add Folders (for instance 1 for portable apps, 1 for GFX relatred stuff, 1 for games etc. haven't reached full capacity yet
Only thing I noticed so far: the drag/drop of files to be copied in those folders is a bit quirky. So I use the Link on the bottom "Click here to open the folder" and use explorer for those operations.
-DG
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP m8000n
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x86
- CPU
- DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2600 MHz 5200+
- Motherboard
- Asus M2N68-LA (Narra)
- Memory
- Samsung 2GB DDR2
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
- Sound Card
- Onboard nVIDIA nForce 6100-430 (MCP61P)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Westinghouse 19" LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x1024
- Hard Drives
- SATA II Seagate Barracuda 500GB
USB II WD Elements 500GB
USB II WD My Book 1TB
USB II WD My Book 2TB
- PSU
- Stock (HP)
- Case
- Stock (HP)
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Logitech Classic KB 200
- Mouse
- Standard HP opticle USB mouse
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My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Three desktops and one laptop with good specs..
- OS
- Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit.