when you click on the desktop an annoying menu comes up with Favourites, Programs etc... on it and i would love to be able to turn that off altogether or modify it in some way.
Ronan,
I believe you want RIGHT-CLICK from Stardock, its part of object dock.
Here is the link:
RIGHT-CLICKHere is what it says:
RightClick lets you design your own right-click desktop menu. Add program short-cuts, folders, disk space monitors, RSS readers, and virtually anything you can imagine to it. Get it on its own or as part of Object Desktop.
Your desktop is usually covered with windows. No problem, RightClick enables you to assign a hot-key to bring it up any time, anywhere. It's also fully skinnable and supports adding DesktopX widgets to your menus.
Highlights: * Display running tasks, short-cuts, system commands, internet links and more.
* Add start menu items and even supports hiding the start menu.
* Be customized and can inherit the WIndowBlinds visual style being used.
* Be launched by a hotkey if the desktop background is covered with windows.