/taskbarhide not working

[mlmsadmin]

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

 

[md usa spybot fan]

Marty:

Rather than try:

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

Try:

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

 

[mlmsadmin]

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

 

[md usa spybot fan]

Marty:

... 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. ...

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.