ObjectDock is a program that adds a skinnable dock to your Windows desktop.
License: Freeware
OS Support: WinXP, Win Vista

Allows to chosen programs or files onbeforehand adjusted combinations of keys.
License: Shareware
OS Support: WinXP, WinNT 4.x, WinNT 3.x, WinME, Win Vista, Win98, Win95

press to launch it then just start typing the letters of app to find and run it.
License: Freeware
OS Support: WinXP, WinNT 3.x, WinME, Win98, Win95