Due to my hobby/proclivity/inclination/obsession? of collecting various programs, I have a LOT of 'em to keep track of, so some programs are especially FOR keeping track, finding and launching other programs.

If you have a file manager like Free Commander, you can probably find all the stuff on your PC just by browsing the "Program files" folder. I will GUARANTEE you that after a short time using something like Free Commander, you will wonder why you put up with Windows "Explorer".


If you wish fast, easy access to launch just a few programs, such as the CD burner that is not used often, you can do as John says and put a shortcut on your desktop (my desktop has quite a few).....or, you can have a little program like Hidden Menu, which is, as implied, hidden most of the time, but pops up when you move the cursor to a chosen spot, and gives you a list of files YOU choose....then one click launches them.

If you need to really search for stuff on a PC, there are programs like Agent Ransack, which is better than the 'search' function Windows offers.

If you should wish to combine an excellent File Manager with an excellent search function, there is XYPlorer-free. (I have carried on discussions with the author of this program...he is sharp, attentive and pleasant.)

   It is really a LOT easier to use your computer if you feel in control of where things are and how to get to them. If you don't do that many things, then simply, as JiK suggests, put a few links/shortcuts directly on the desktop.