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MedalFolders: Program launcher that hangs out in the system tray
You can add shortcuts by clicking the "Open MedalFolders" option and dragging and dropping items. The program will automatically decide whether the item is an application or something else. Everything that doesn't fall under the Applications heading gets sent off to live in the Files and Folders area. And each category is arranged alphabetically. There are no sorting options.
The program uses about 10 to 20MB of RAM, which isn't much if you have a fairly modern computer, but considering the limited functionality I would have expected MedalFolders to be a little lighter weight. Still, if you don't need a lot of bells and whistles, but just need a quick way to access a bunch of files, folders, and applications and don't feel like using the Windows Quick Start menu, the program might be worth checking out.
[via Freeware Genius]
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsmarkOct 1st 2009 5:53PM
anything that prevents two rows of shortcuts in my quick launch "toolbar" is ok by me. (Even if it does add one more to the system tray.)
bknabOct 1st 2009 11:12PM
I do this already with my start menu. I have the icons set to small, I set the number of recent programs to zero, and then I just pin my most frequently used apps the the start menu.
RobOct 1st 2009 11:51PM
You know, you can do this without installing more crap. Just right click on the taskbar->toolbars->new toolbar, then select a folder. Put links to programs there, in a folder called programs if you like, and links to files or files there, again in a separate folder if desired. You can even have searches in Vista to have all word documents or some such filter for easy access. It also won't have a hideous background and hard to read white text.
Saint SeminoleOct 2nd 2009 7:58AM
Rob is right. Much easier to use Windows' own "new toolbar" function, and it uses *no* system resources until you click on it.
I can't imagine using 10-20mb for a launcher, when Launchy uses just 3-4 mb on my computer.
spikywitsOct 2nd 2009 7:58AM
just an useless program
SridharOct 2nd 2009 10:17AM
I find that pulling the quick launch bar to the top of taskbar and having it show icons of all the stuff I launch is quicker and handy.
Check out the screenshot below:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9614/screenshot1002200974218.png
BettyOct 3rd 2009 10:11PM
I posted a comment on changes about ss in 2010 but it was never posted why?
mariusOct 29th 2009 11:11AM
MedalFolders 3 (beta) is going to be released within the next week or two.
Please sent us an email should you want to become a beta tester. You can email me at marius@medalware.com.
Subject line = “MedalFolders Beta Tester”….
The new MedalFolders 3 is going to kick some #@#….
We have include some incredible features…
Believe me, our team has spend a lot of time on the feedback we received to improve.
Guys and Girls, please make sure you get the latest MedalFolders 3. To be released soon…