1.3.6 Update
Changes
- Addresses requests in #28 and #29
- Supports icons for .url file extension
- Full Changelog: v1.3.5...v1.3.6
Features
Creates a menu with all your favorite shortcuts within easy reach just by putting them in a local folder.
- Replaces the Windows 7-10 feature that no longer exists in Windows 11 for custom toolbars on the taskbar
- Can also be used in Windows 8 and 10💡
- Choose the folder(s) and customize the file filter
- Automatically updates the menu with changes in the folder
- Launches links, files and apps from this menu which exist in the chosen folder
- Windows 10/11 "Dark mode" support
- Includes support for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian
Requirements
- This application runs on .NET Desktop Runtime 8. Download and install the runtime here:
Download .NET 8.0
Arm64 | x64 | winget instructions
Installation
- Download and extract the zip file to a writable folder such as C:\tools\TrayToolbar or C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Local\TrayToolbar
- Run TrayToolbar.exe from this folder
- Select a folder containing your shortcuts
- Select Run on log in to start the application every time
- Click Save
- If you don't see the icon in your system tray, open Settings → Personalization → Taskbar → Other system tray icons and turn on TrayToolbar
Customization
You can customize the icons used for each folder in the system tray by changing the folder icon in Windows File Explorer
- Right click on folder.
- Then click on Properties.
- Click on the Customize tab.
- Then click on Change icon.
- Select an icon from the list or browse for another icon option.
You may have to restart TrayToolbar after changing this option to see the new icon in the system tray