Handy Folders adds its own toolbar to the Windows Explorer interface. To remember a certain folder, simply navigate to it and click the "Add" button on the toolbar. The folder will then be added to your list of frequently accessed folders. In addition to the user-defined folders, the program automatically adds all the disk drives available on your PC to the list and some special folders such as Network Neighborhood, etc.

The Handy Folders toolbar significantly speeds up navigation in Windows Explorer. In addition, the program can put an icon into your Windows tray. The icon allows you to open your favorite folders without even needing to start Windows Explorer first.