| Version | 1.16 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | SysDev Laboratories |
| Release date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Date added | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Os requirements | Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows 2000/XP |
| Total downloads | 2,168 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
SD WinHider: Instantly hide and restore your windows using keyboard or by fast mouse click (with left and right key together); Hide and restore system tray (shell notification area) icons of any application (like ICQ, MSN etc.); Disguise any window by changing it's title or even by changing window icon; Change the transparency of any window; Hide own window as well as optionally own system tray icon.
Version 1.16 changes window title/icon feature.
Review
Quick, the boss is coming! No worries, though: SD WinHider lets you conceal windows and system-tray icons with a couple of clicks. The basic, easy-to-understand interface displays the list of currently open windows and system-tray applications in two tabs. To hide or restore an item, just check or uncheck the corresponding box. The program doesn't just minimize hidden windows; it also removes them from the Windows taskbar. We had some complaints, though. Without a help file, we couldn't figure out SD WinHider's transparency feature. And while clicking both mouse buttons hides the active window, we would also like hot keys for quickly hiding particular apps. Furthermore, the trial version employs a bothersome nag message that sits like a watermark on top of all your other windows--very irritating. But the underlying program works well enough, so if Alt Tab isn't getting the job done, SD WinHider is worth a look.
