How Do I Hide a Running Windows Application in Windows 10?

I would like to hide the running windows application so that the running window becomes invisible and the application icon will not be shown on taskbar.

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There are programs that hide running apps from the taskbar but none to my knowledge that would hide them from Task Manager. There are ways around it though. If the program you are trying to hide is a stand alone exe, renaming it to something benign would effectively 'hide' it. It really depends on how smart the person that you are trying to hide it from is. Any decent IT person can track down a running process. If you just want the program removed from the taskbar there are apps that do just that.

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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