hiding programs

About this tag
Discussions about hiding programs in Windows often involve using Task Scheduler to run tasks without showing in the TaskBar. A common issue is that selecting 'run whether user is logged on or not' suppresses sound (like beeps) while hiding the program, whereas 'run only when user is logged on' allows sound but shows the program. Users seek registry tweaks or alternative methods to hide programs while retaining audio cues. The tag covers practical workarounds for balancing visibility and functionality in Windows task automation.
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    Windows 7 Win7 Windows Task Scheduler, when running silent, also suppresses sound

    I had found that, to not have my programs visible in the TaskBar (ie: DSNTODAY), I must, in the General Tab, select 'run whether user is logged on or not'. Unfortunately, tho logically, this also seems to apply to sound (ie: the Win32API BEEP and MESSAGEBEEP). When I select 'run only when...
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    • audio cues background processes beeping dsntoday executable granularity hiding programs notifications registry silent running sound startup system tray task scheduler taskbar tweaks visual cues windows 7 windows api
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support