Abstract: A method for recalling application programs in a computer having a memory includes accepting a first user input for indicating a program configuration of application programs running on the computer and storing the program configuration in the memory in association an icon to provide a stored program configuration. The icon is displayed and a second user input for indicating the icon is accepted. The application programs of the stored program configuration are launched in response to the second user input. A further program configuration of application programs running on the computer in the memory is stored in association with a further icon to provide a further stored program configuration, and a further user input for selecting either the icon or the further icon is accepted. The application programs of either the stored program configuration or the further stored program configuration are selectively launched in response to the second user input.