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I am trying to find an application that allows us to have a simple desktop application run that shows only a secure interface with buttons for them to click to run sub-applications of our choice. I used to use one a long time ago but cannot find it anymore so any help is appreciated.
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Application...Application...Interface...Application.
So, it's quite difficult to advise anything on this.
When windows starts, I would like an application to run that takes over the desktop and shows a SIMPLE interface with buttons on it. The buttons will allow the kids to click on them to run programs that are defined in a config file or button properties. I am trying to make it simple for grade 2 students to run educational games loaded on the computer.
Better?
Try Visual Basic Express. That's a free download from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vb/ , and there's a lot of help on the web.
You can make the most beautiful user interfaces you can imagine. All you've got to find out how to run a program when a button is clicked. I think http://blogs.msdn.com/vbfaq/archive/2004/05/30/144573.aspx tells so. I found it with a google search for run program from vb; there were other useful hits also.
Once you've got the program, put it in the Startup folder and it will run. But I'm afraid it needs Windows 2000 or Windows XP. It won't run with Windows 98.
Happy programming. Maybe you can find some help from another parent, if necessary? Parents tend to form a great community around a school.
There might very well be a ready-to-run application that serves your purposes. But I don't know one.
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