Fast Setup: Configure Megatops HideIcon in Under 5 Minutes

Fast Setup: Configure Megatops HideIcon in Under 5 MinutesMegatops HideIcon is a lightweight utility designed to quickly hide and manage application icons on your desktop and system trays. If you value a tidy workspace or need to conceal certain apps for privacy or presentation reasons, HideIcon aims to make that process fast and simple. This guide walks you through a step-by-step configuration so you can be up and running in under five minutes.

What you’ll need (30 seconds)

• A Windows PC (HideIcon supports Windows 10 and 11).
• Megatops HideIcon installer or portable package (downloaded from the official source).
• Basic administrator access for installation (not required for the portable build).

Step 1 — Obtain and open HideIcon (45 seconds)

1. Download the installer or portable ZIP from the official Megatops website.
2. If you downloaded an installer, run it and follow the on-screen steps (Next → Accept → Install). If you chose the portable ZIP, extract it to a folder you control.
3. Launch HideIcon.exe. If Windows prompts for permission, allow it.

Step 2 — Familiarize with the interface (30 seconds)

HideIcon’s interface is deliberately minimal:

• A list or grid showing currently visible desktop and tray icons.
• Buttons for Hide, Show, Group, and Presets.
• A small settings gear for preferences (startup behavior, hotkeys, and appearance).

Step 3 — Hide individual icons (45 seconds)

1. Click any icon in the list to select it.
2. Press the Hide button (or right-click → Hide). The icon disappears from the desktop or tray immediately.
3. To restore an icon, select it in the Hidden list and press Show.

Quick tip: Use the search box to find apps by name if your list is long.

Step 4 — Create groups and presets (60 seconds)

Groups let you hide multiple icons with one click (useful for presentations or focused work).

1. Select several icons (Ctrl+click or Shift+click).
2. Click Group → New Group, name it (e.g., “Presentation”), and save.
3. To hide that whole set later, open Presets and activate the group.

You can save multiple presets (e.g., “Work”, “Gaming”, “Hide All”) and assign hotkeys for instant switching.

Step 5 — Configure startup and hotkeys (30 seconds)

1. Open Settings → Startup and toggle “Launch on system startup” if you want HideIcon available immediately after login.
2. Open Settings → Hotkeys to assign keyboard shortcuts to common actions: toggle visibility, hide a group, or show all. Choose combinations that don’t conflict with other apps.

Troubleshooting (30 seconds)

• If an icon won’t hide: run HideIcon as administrator and try again.
• If changes don’t persist after reboot: ensure the “Launch on system startup” and “Restore last state” options are enabled.
• For tray icons specifically, some applications refresh their icon after restart — use a preset to reapply hiding quickly.

Security & privacy note (15 seconds)

HideIcon hides icons visually; it does not modify or delete application files. Use it alongside standard OS privacy settings if you need stronger concealment of running processes or data.

Quick checklist (all steps combined — under 5 minutes)

1. Download and launch HideIcon.
2. Select and hide individual icons.
3. Create at least one group/preset.
4. Assign hotkeys and enable startup if desired.
5. Verify functionality and make adjustments.

Megatops HideIcon is built for speed and simplicity: with this sequence you should be able to tidy your desktop and switch visibility modes in moments.