Mr Hyde for Windows

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Download.com staffAugust 24, 2015

This application may not look like much, but it does let you instantly hide windows. Mr. Hyde's drab but functional interface is divided into three sections. In the first, you can change the default hot keys to hide windows and call up the program's control panel. In the second, you can add items you want the program to hide by class or title. Lastly, you can designate windows the program should never hide. Mr. Hyde doesn't offer an option to hide all active windows, a feature found in other programs, but we like its simplicity and it worked flawlessly in testing. The program nicely runs in the background and doesn't show in the taskbar or in Task Manager's Applications tab, though it does appear in the Process tab. Though its scope may be limited, this freeware app can help any user manage active windows.

Mr Hyde for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 20, 2006

Latest update: August 24, 2015

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,237

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.4/5

5 User Votes

Great program
moser9N199April 28, 2009
Pros
Works as advertised
Cons
Could be easier to use
Summary
Useless unproductive software
sassy19aJune 12, 2006
Pros
I can't imagine anyone would make such a software to let people idle off. A useless tool that does not facilitate anything except for one selfish gains.
Cons
Summary
Comes in very handy
fluffy_red_cloudJune 1, 2006
Pros
Most programs like this, automatically hide everything you have open, which looks very suspicous to anyone who walks in to see you staring at your desk top. With this porgram, you can chose which programs it hides, allowing you to create the illusion you're working hard on an assignment.
Cons
Would be nice if there was a way to put more programs into the 'hide' list without having to open the program and manually select it from the menu. Still a good program though.
Summary
Works like it claims
mothchickMay 17, 2006
Pros
Runs off of USB thumb drive, very discreet. Hides only specific applications and has option to never hide certain apps. Doesn't just minimize to tray. <p> <p>It's free & no spyware.
Cons
interface is ugly
Summary
Worked for me
RagetMay 1, 2006
Pros
Worked, closed the window, opened it again.
Cons
MOre features, needs to be easier to use!!
Summary

Developer’s Description

Hide your application windows with a hot key.

Is your boss wandering around. Is he breathing your neck. Hide all questionable windows on your Desktop on one secret hotkey. Do you see him leaving. Press the hotkey once again to continue seamlessly in your important activity.