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/taskbarhide not working

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mlmsadmin

New member
Hello all,

I am trying to run Spybot totally hidden using /taskbarhide. However, upon execution, the program comes up. Here is my command prompt:

C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDMain.exe /taskbarhide /autocheck /autofix /autoimmunize /onlyspyware /autoclose

This was an upgrade from 1.4 to 1.5.2.20.

God Bless,
Marty
 
Marty:

Rather than try:

mlmsadmin said:
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDMain.exe
/taskbarhide /autocheck /autofix /autoimmunize /onlyspyware /autoclose
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Try:
  • C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe
    /taskbarhide /autocheck /autofix /autoimmunize /onlyspyware /autoclose
 
Humm thats strange. Even though I dont see spybotsd.exe in the directory it works. I did a search for spybotsd.exe and did not turn anything up. I know thats how it use to be in 1.4. Thank you for you help.

God Bless,
Marty
 
Marty:

mlmsadmin said:
... Even though I dont see spybotsd.exe in the directory it works. I did a search for spybotsd.exe and did not turn anything up. ...
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Some of Spybot's executables are hidden a protected operating system files. To see them:
  • Using Windows Explorer navigate to:
    • C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
  • In the Tools menu select Folder Options…
  • In the Folder Options dialog select the View tab.
    1. Under the "Hidden files and folders" options:
      • Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected.
      • Not "Do not show hidden files and folders".
    2. Uncheck the following option:
      • Hide protected operating system file (Recommended)
  • Click the Apply button.
  • Click the OK button.
  • The files should now be displayed
Note: If you uncheck the "Hide protected operating system file (Recommended)" option to view Spybot's executables, I suggest that you return the option to its original setting when you are done.
 
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