ShyBar - an automatic Windows 7 taskbar hider

ShyBar updated to version 1.47. Improved memory usage by a tiny bit. Oh, and added a Bitcoin button in case you want to donate that way. Download link in first post.

First off, thanks a ton for this. It's the only software that does as advertised: Fully hide the taskbar and allow other programs to make use of the entire screen. It's fantastic and I love it.

Here are some ideas from me:

1. Make it not visible in the Windows Task Manager (Applications). That's very picky of me but I'd rather not see it there if possible, either by hiding it in one way or simply not having it be there in the first place.

2. Improve performance as much as possible. Right now it sits at a steady 8-9K memory usage but I haven't tried any video games yet to see if there's a noticeable impact in FPS.

Thank you for the compliment and the suggestions. Unfortunately, as I have a family member who just had emergency liver surgery, I won't be able to devote any time to ShyBar. I need to work on jobs that actually get me paid and this just isn't it.

jykelly said:

Thank you for the compliment and the suggestions. Unfortunately, as I have a family member who just had emergency liver surgery, I won't be able to devote any time to ShyBar. I need to work on jobs that actually get me paid and this just isn't it.

That sucks dude!!

Does this not work with Windows 7 Classic theme or something? No matter which version I try, new or old, it won't work. The application starts but every option is greyed out. I have all the dependencies installed.

alabrand said:

The application starts but every option is greyed out. I have all the dependencies installed.

It will only activate if you have the taskbar set to auto-hide.

I tried this out on 8.1, but the process appears to just run for a few seconds and then die, without ever giving me a UI or error. If you'd like a copy of Win8.1, I have an extra key from my University. I know it wouldn't be a guaranteed fix, and I'm certainly not expecting you to rush on it, but just let me know and I'll PM you. I'm a bit obsessive over small details like this, so I'd love to see it working on Win8!

I'm sorry to hear your sister is having liver trouble, here's hoping the operation went well!

The operation went as well as could be expected, VoraciousGhost, thanks for asking. My sister (and the whole family) is taking it day by day now.

VoraciousGhost said:

I tried this out on 8.1, but the process appears to just run for a few seconds and then die, without ever giving me a UI or error. (...) I'd love to see it working on Win8!

I'm sorry to hear your sister is having liver trouble, here's hoping the operation went well!

I am currently working two jobs (to help with the medical bills) but I am personally interested in seeing if my program will work on 8.1. So yes, with the understanding that the wait may be a long time, please PM me.