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    hiding inactive icons on taskbar (system notification area)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by neo143, Jul 8, 2009.

  1. neo143

    neo143 Notebook Consultant

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    hey NBR,
    i use utorrent in my windows xp to dwnload..i want it to be hidden completely and not shown even if i press the arrow button on the taskbar system notification area...i just want it to run in back ground as many process like ctmon.exe,alg.exe do.i must be able to see it only in the taskbar process..plz help me....anyway..???
     
    neo143, Jul 8, 2009
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    From whom are you trying to hide your torrenting?
     
    Shyster1, Jul 8, 2009
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  3. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    uTorrent has a great little feature built in called Boss-Key. It will hide the uTorrent window on pressing of a key combination, as well as the system tray icon.

    Go to uTorrent, Options > Preferences.

    In the 'General' Tab, click where it says 'Boss Key'.
    Now, on your keyboard, create a key combination (I use Ctrl + H).
    Hit OK, and try it out.

    Be advised though, as if you use a keyboard shortcut that is already mapped to a different program (such as Ctrl + T in Firefox), it will activate uTorrent as well.
     
    Shadows1990, Jul 8, 2009
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  4. neo143

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    from my dad
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, at least you're honest, for which I'll give you credit. On his computer, or on yours?
     
    Shyster1, Jul 8, 2009
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    More importantly - is he paying for the connection, or are you? Remember if anyone comes a knockin', they won't come looking for you - they'll look for the person who pays the bills!
     
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  7. neo143

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    Hey Dude..torrents Is Legal In Our Country....and I Just Doesnt Want Him To See Wat I Am Dwnloading...we Use A Common Pc...
     
    neo143, Jul 8, 2009
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