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SystemTrayMenu < img src = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/master/Resources/SystemTrayMenu.ico" alt = "Trulli" width = "24" height = "24" >
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**Browse and open your files easily**
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SystemTrayMenu is an open-source 'Desktop Toolbar' or 'Start Menu' alternative. It offers a clear, personalized menu which can be opened via keyboard or mouse. Files, links and folders are organized in several levels as drop-down menus.
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[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsi4Uv3-ZLg)
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FAQ
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**What do I have to do as first steps?**
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SystemTrayMenu is portable, so it does not need to be installed. After downloading e.g. SystemTrayMenu-1.2.6.0.zip, **unzip the folder** , then **start SystemTrayMenu.exe** . If you prefer an installation there is the possibility to install SystemTrayMenu via the [Microsoft Store ](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N24F8ZBJMT1 ).
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If not already installed, download and install .Net 6 [https://dotnet.microsoft.com ](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/6.0 ) (e.g. dotnet-sdk-6.0.100-win-x64.exe).
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1. Step: After starting the application the first time you have to **choose the root directory** .
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In this directory you should put shortcuts, files and folders (App, Game, Script, URL, Network),
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which you are often using and especially when you can not find them over the windows start menu search.
You can also consider to put there all files from your desktop.
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2. Step: **Move the SystemTrayMenu icon** by drag and drop from the system tray **into the taskbar** below.
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3. Step: 'Right click' on taskbar item -> '**Pin to taskbar**'
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Now it is ready to start - just **click on the icon** in the system tray or the taskbar or press the hotkey (Ctrl + LWin) to open the SystemTrayMenu.
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---
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**How can I change the root directory?**
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You can change the root directory in the settings menu, which can be opened by right clicking on the icon in the system tray.
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---
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**What does the hotkey do?**
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In the settings menu you can choose a hotkey to open and close the SystemTrayMenu.
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---
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**Can the SystemTrayMenu launch on windows startup?**
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Yes, you can select this option in the settings menu, which can be opened by right clicking on the icon in the systen tray.
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**How can I add Windows 'Shutdown' or Windows 'Restart'?**
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Create a file 'Shutdown.bat' : `Shutdown.exe -s -t 00` . Create a file 'Restart.bat'. `Shutdown.exe -r -t 00` .
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Make shortcuts of the files and maybe also set an icon to the shortcut. Rename the link to e.g. 'xx Shutdown'. Either put it directly into the root folder or include the files via option 'Folders'. There you could also hide the scripts by default and only show it when searching e.g. 'xx'. Then you can shutdown your PC with: hotkey + xx + Enter
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---
**How can I switch sound between 'Speaker' and 'Headset'?**
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Download NirCmd, put nircmd.exe to your preferred location.
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< br >
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Create a file 'Speaker - Audio.bat':
`"D:\<preffered location>\nircmd\nircmd.exe" setdefaultsounddevice "VSX-521" 1`
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< br >
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Create a file 'Headset - Audio.bat':
`"D:\<preffered location>\nircmd\nircmd.exe" setdefaultsounddevice "Speakers" 1` .
Then you can switch between speaker and headset with: hotkey + headset + Enter
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---
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**How can I move the 'Recycle Bin' from the Desktop into the STM?**
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Create a shortcut of 'Recycle Bin' and put it into STM. Then hide it from desktop:
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To find the option, right-click on the desktop, choose “Personalize,” and then click “Desktop Icon Settings” in the left sidebar. Uncheck the “Recycle Bin” box and click “OK” to save your changes.
Then you can e.g. empty your 'Recycle Bin' with: hotkey + recycle + Keys.App (to open context menu) + b (context menu shortcut for 'Empty Recycle Bin') + Enter
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**Which options are there to control the behavior via taskbar item?**
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By default, the 'Show in Taskbar' option is activated, which means there is shown an active form in the taskbar which can be used to open and close the menu via activate and deactivate event, e.g. also via Alt + Tab.
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You can switch off the option. If the shortcut is pressed then via the taskbar item, we need more time to show the menu (because we have to start an extra process which tells the first to open).
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You can also use the argument -r to set the behavior of the menu to always be restarted when you click on the taskbar item:
'Shift' + 'Right click' on the taskbar item. Select 'Properties'. Add argument ' -r':
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What can I do if I have a problem, idea or question?
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If a problem has occured or you have ideas or questions, you are welcome to contact us:
* [Create an issue ](https://github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/issues/new/choose )
* [Suggest your idea ](https://github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/discussions/categories/ideas )
* [Start a discussion ](https://github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/discussions/new )
* [Write us an email ](mailto:Markus@Hofknecht.eu )
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**Find more FAQ topics here:**
[SystemTrayMenu FAQ ](https://github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed+label%3AFAQ )
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Blogs and reviews
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* https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2020/07/18/systemtraymenu-nun-auch-als-windows-10-app-neben-der-portablen-version/
* https://www.trishtech.com/2020/07/systemtraymenu-is-simple-and-lightweight-start-menu-alternative/
* https://www.ghacks.net/2021/04/10/create-a-custom-start-menu-that-you-can-access-with-a-hotkey-using-systemtraymenu/
* http://www.shrayas.com/posts/quick-access-everything-with-systemtraymenu/
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* https://teamos-hkrg.com/threads/systemtraymenu-1-0-20-0.162800/
* https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2021/11/14/systemtraymenu-als-ersatz-fuer-die-symbolleiste-unter-windows-11/
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* https://tweaks.com/news/3548904/systemtraymenu-is-a-free-start-menu-alternative-for-windows-1110/
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Security
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Some antiviruses might flag this program as malicious, but it is not! The source is open, so you can compile it yourself.
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Build
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Install Visual Studio 2022.
Install .NET 6 SDK [https://dotnet.microsoft.com ](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/6.0 ).
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(.Net Core 3.1 in versions lower than 1.1.0.0)
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Contributing
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If you would like to contribute, you are very welcome.
If you are considering a feature, need guidance, or want to talk about an idea, don't hesitate to create an issue or a discussion here.
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When contributing please respect the style used by the codebase and consider the following rules:
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* Fix warnings shown by code analyzers.
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* Increase the version in the assembly file.
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* Add a commit message like:
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```
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[Feature] Show icon in taskbar when application is running (#115), version 0.11.1.9
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```
* Commit either directly to the master branch or create a new branch if you are not sure with your changes
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https://guides.github.com/activities/hello-world/.
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* Update the issue and set the status to closed.
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Contributors
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Special thanks to our productive contibutors!
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* [Tanja Hofknecht ](https://github.com/Tanjalibertatis )
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