Use the Address Bar to Launch Programs or Web Pages

Windows XP Professional enhanced the functionality of the Address bar to make it
easier to launch your favorite programs. You can add the Address bar to the taskbar
on the bottom of your desktop. Then you can launch programs simply by entering
their names in the Address bar. For example, to launch Calculator, simply enter calc
in the Address bar. Anything you would normally enter in the Run box on the Start
menu can be entered in the Address bar. The Address bar also lets you quickly go to
any Web page you specify.
To add the Address bar to the taskbar:

Right-click an empty area on the taskbar.
Point to Toolbars, and then click Address.
Open the Address bar by double-clicking it.