Hidden Start
Hidden Start executes Windows console apps without opening windows, preventing flickering. It automates backups and scripting tasks, supports UAC privilege elevation, and manages batch files effectively, making it indispensable for regular users from Windows Vista to 11.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Ad-free
- Command line interface
- No registration required
- Works Offline
- Console-based
- Autostart
Tags
- autorun
- uac
- skip-uac
- console-application
Hidden Start News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
POX added Hidden Start as alternative to Startup Folder
POX added Hidden Start as alternative to WinExt Free
Hidden Start information
Developed by
ntwind software Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $20 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
2 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is Hidden Start?
Console applications and batch files are regularly run at Windows startup or in a schedule. The main inconvenience of this is that each application opens a console window that flickers on the screen. Hidden Start (or Hstart) is a lightweight command line utility that allows you to run console applications and batch files without any window in the background, handle UAC privilege elevation on Windows from Vista to 11, start multiple commands in the specified order, and much more.
Hstart is a must-have if you use batch files on an everyday basis for backups, various file sync and copy scripts, automatic source code compilation or code signing.
Comments and Reviews
This is a truly useful litle tool. Being able to surpass obnoxious UAC (User Account Control) popups in Windows is a blessing. But Hidden Start can do other useful things as well, such as hiding console windows that flickers when running console applications and batch files. Super simple to use as well!