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Hidden Start

by NTWind Softwarev5.2

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Run console apps and batch files without visible windows and handle UAC elevation.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id ntwind.HiddenStart --exact --version 5.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Hidden Start

Hidden Start uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
Hstart_5.2-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Hidden Start →

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About

Hidden Start is a lightweight command-line utility that runs console applications and batch files in the background without visible windows. It can handle UAC privilege elevation and start multiple commands in a specified order.

Installers · v5.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
machineDirect
x64EXE
NSIS
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Hidden Start.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Hidden Start on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ntwind.HiddenStart --exact --version 5.2. winget downloads the installer from NTWind Software and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Hidden Start silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ntwind.HiddenStart --exact 5.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Hidden Start?
Hidden Start uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Hstart_5.2-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall Hidden Start via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id ntwind.HiddenStart --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Hidden Start's Apps & Features entry.
Is Hidden Start free?
Hidden Start is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.ntwind.com/software/hstart.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Hidden Start work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Hidden Start directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Hidden Start up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id ntwind.HiddenStart --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Hidden Start from microsoft/winget-pkgs.