Windows

Learn about Windows specific setup and requirements

What steps should I take after installing HiddenApp on my Mac or PC?

Create an accessible user account An accessible user account will allow other people to use your Mac temporarily without knowing your main user account password. This is good for HiddenApp’s cause as it will encourage any person in possession of y...

How to Uninstall HiddenApp on Windows

You can uninstall HiddenApp by following these instructions when logged in as an administrator: In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel  Select Control Panel from the results. Under Programs, Select Uninstall a program Select HiddenAp...

What versions of Windows does HiddenApp work with?

We support Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is possible for HiddenApp to work with earlier versions of Windows, however, we cannot guarantee the functionality of all features and highly recommend on updating to a recent version of Windows 10 or 11 wh...

How to Set BIOS Password

In order to establish a BIOS password please follow these steps: 1. Ensure your computer is off, power it on and quickly press the manufacturer's established key which could be F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL when prompted to enter the BIOS or Setup. 2. ...

Device Showing As Not Activated

If a device is showing as not activated, it could mean one of three things: HiddenApp has not been installed on the device. The installation has cached, meaning it will take a few minutes at most to show as active (w e recommend restarting the dev...

How to enroll a Windows device (business)

In order to enroll a Windows device, please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrolment 2. Click on Windows  3. Click Enroll a single device 4. Enter your device's details to enroll it into HiddenApp (please note that you need to use UUID for...

How to enroll a Windows device (personal)

In order to enroll your Windows device please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrolment 2. Click on Windows  3. Click Download HiddenApp, and follow the installation instructions included on the page

How to enroll Windows fleets

In order to enroll your Windows, fleet please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrollment 2. Click on Windows  3.  Click Enroll multiple devices 4. Download the .CSV template by clicking download at the bottom left of your screen and complet...

How to Find UUID for Windows Devices

To find the UUID for your Windows device, please follow these steps: Open an administrator command prompt Enter the following command: wmic path win32_computersystemproduct get UUID The UUID for the device will now be displayed The number is 32 ch...

How to Silently Install HiddenApp on Windows?

To silently install HiddenApp on your computer, please use the following steps: 1. Download the App here .  2. Once the file is downloaded, save in your preferred location on the computer and note the file path the file was saved. 3. Open File Ex...

Enable Bitlocker Encryption for Windows

To protect the data on your Windows device in event the device goes missing, we  recommend enabling  BitLocker. To enable Bitlocker encryption, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Windows device with an administrator account (you may have t...

Deploying HiddenApp for Windows with Microsoft Intune

To deploy HiddenApp for Windows with Microsoft Intune, kindly follow the instructions below: Installing HiddenApp for Windows with Microsoft Intune 1. Click on Device Enrolment. 2. Click on Windows. 3. Click on Enroll multiple devices. 4. Download...

How to Enroll Windows devices Without UUID

There is an alternative way to enroll your Windows devices without using device UUIDs to enrol the devices through the HiddenApp dashboard, or by using the registration app. Please instead use the following steps to enroll your devices to your acc...