Learn how to use HyperHide Pro
Selecting Windows to hide
The Open windows tab displays the title of each window currently visible on your desktop.
Select All, Clear All and Double click
Click the checkbox next to any window that you want to hide. Click the [Select
All] button to select all currently visible windows. Click the [Clear All]
button to uncheck all currently visible windows. Double click on any window in
the Open window list to add to the Always hide list. Now anytime a window of the
same type is opened, you can easily and safely hide that window.
Hide the taskbar
Click the [Hide Taskbar] if you would like to hide the windows taskbar. If you
do hide the taskbar you will have to use the Window hide/display hotkey since
the HyperHide tray icon will not be visible in the taskbar is hidden. Click the
[Hide desktop icons] to hide all the icons on your desktop. Just like any window
you can toggle desktop icons between being hidden and visible.
Refresh and Hide me! buttons
The Open windows
tab also displays the Refresh and the Hide me! buttons. The Refresh button
refreshes the Open window list in case other windows have been opened while the
HyperHide display is visible. The Hide me! button hides the user interface and
waits in the background ready to respond to any of the HyperHide hotkeys.
Hotkeys tab
The Hotkeys tab enables you to select custom hotkeys.
Beware of Hotkey conflicts
HyperHide enables you to customize HyperHide hotkeys. HyperHide provides flexibility in choosing hotkeys; however, be aware that some hotkeys can conflict with existing windows hotkeys.
HyperHide Hotkey
HyperHide enables three hotkeys. The HyperHide hotkey will toggle the hide/ display
of the HyperHide user interface. You use the HyperHide user interface to set
your HypeHide preferences as described here, in the help.
Windows Hotkey
The Windows hide/display hotkey is used to toggle any windows you selected in the Open windows tab between being visible and hidden. Use this hotkey to quickly hide windows and then press the hotkey again to restore the windows.
Panic Hotkey
The Panic hide hotkey tags all visible windows as hidden and hides all windows. The Panic hide hotkey is a one-way hotkey that only hides all windows. Use the Windows hide/display hotkey to toggle windows between hidden and visible.
Settings...
The Settings tab displays HyperHide start settings and mute volume options and password protection.
Startup options
HyperHide startup options include the ability to have HyperHide Pro start automatically every time windows starts. You may choose to start HyperHide Pro in hidden mode, the user interface will not display but HyperHide will be active in the background ready to respond to any HyperHide hotkeys.
Volume and mute control
The mute sound options enables you to mute the sound every time you hide windows. Use the restore volume level to set the restore volume level.
Password protection
Use the Password protect checkboxes to secure HyperHide operations. If [Password protect 'Shutdown HyperHide'] is checked HyperHide will display a login for a password before shutting down. Likewise, if [Password protect 'Show windows'] is checked it will only show windows if the correct password has been entered otherwise the login simply disappears. You may also password protect the Show HyperHide user interface by selecting the [Password protect 'Show HyperHide'].
To create a password enter the password in the Password textbox and click the Set password button. If you password protect any HyperHide functions you will have to enter the correct password in the login dialog. If you did not enter a password, the password is blank, just click the OK button in the login; otherwise enter the password to unlock the feature.
Stealth
The Stealth tab affects the HyperHide system tray icon behavior and appearance.
HyperHide Tray Icon to Hide Windows
The Hide windows- HyperHide Tray Icon determines what type of mouse click will hide/display windows checked in the Open window list. This can be customized to prevent others with access to your computer from easily displaying/hiding windows. By default each time you left click the HyperHide icon in the system tray you will toggle selected windows hidden or visible.
Display Menu
The Display menu- HyperHide Tray Icon determines what mouse click on the HyperHide icon will display the HyperHide Tray Icon menu. By default when you right click the HyperHide tray icon, The HyperHide menu displays three choices: Lock, Show UI, Shutdown. Lock checks all the three checkboxes in the Password protect tray icon on the settings tab. Show UI will display the user interface. Shutdown, quits the HyperHide program and displays any windows that are currently hidden.
Icon tip display
The HyperHide Tray Icon Tip and HyperHide Tray Icon display allow you to customize the tool tip that appears when the mouse pointer is placed over the HyperHide Tray icon. The [Browse for Icon] button enables you to choose any icon file (.ico) to display as the HyperHide icon in the System Tray. These options are designed to make it more difficult for others to be aware that you are using HyperHide. You will have to shutdown and then restart HyperHide for icon display changes to take effect.
Icon
You may also choose not display a HyperHide icon in the System tray. Uncheck the [Display HyperHide icon in the system tray] and HyperHide will not display an icon. If you choose this option, you have to use the hotkeys to control HyperHide, because the HyperHide icon will not display in the System tray.
About tab
The About tab displays the version, copyright information, and the Shutdown button
Shutdown HyperHide
Use the Shutdown button only if you want to exit HyperHide and do not want to use it. Otherwise click the
HyperHide window's X box or the Hide me! button to hide HyperHide but keep HyperHide active ready to hide/display windows.
Register
The Register tab Upgrade to HyperHide Pro benefits, [Upgrade to HyperHide Pro] button and email address textbox and key textboxes and the Register button.
Enter your registration information
Once you complete your payment of HyperHide Pro, you will receive an automated
email with your registration information. Type your registration email and
registration key and click the Register button. HyperHide displays a 'Thank
you!' message and prompts you to shutdown HyperHide and restart HyperHide Pro to
complete your activation.