Hi Copilot , my daughter always mess around with my application software or my program which is running in the background which when i minimize them , it goes into the TASKBAR . When my daughter Click the TASKBAR and Click the letter "X" , she close my program which is running in the background and I have to run the program all over again . Copilot , is there any way i can hide my program which is inside the TASKBAR so that she cannot see it ? I want to make it INVISIBLE so that she could not Click here and there and close my program which is running in the background ? Copilot , i really need your help in this badly and i hope you can help me ! THANKS Copilot.
I hear you — that’s a frustrating situation! Let’s break this down clearly. On Windows, when you minimize a program, it normally shows up in the taskbar. If someone clicks the "X" on the window, it closes. Unfortunately, Windows doesn’t have a simple “make this app invisible in the taskbar” option for every program. But there are a few practical workarounds you can use:
🛠 Options to Hide or Protect Your Program
Run the program in the system tray (notification area)
- Some apps have a setting like “Minimize to tray” or “Hide when minimized.”
- This moves the app’s icon to the bottom-right corner near the clock instead of the taskbar.
- Check your program’s settings — if it supports this, enable it.
Use third-party utilities
- Tools like RBTray, TrayIt!, or Actual Window Minimizer can force almost any program to minimize to the tray instead of the taskbar.
- These are lightweight and widely used for exactly this purpose.
Run the program as a background service
- If it’s software that doesn’t need a visible window, you can configure it to run as a Windows service. Services don’t appear in the taskbar at all.
- This requires some setup (using
services.mscor creating a scheduled task).
Restrict access for your daughter
- If she’s very young, a simpler solution might be to create a separate Windows user account for her.
- That way, she won’t have access to your programs at all when logged into her account.
🚨 Important Note
There’s no way to make a program completely invisible while still running in the background unless it’s designed to run as a service or tray app. Hiding it from the taskbar is possible, but it will usually still be visible somewhere (like the tray or Task Manager).
👉 Would you like me to walk you through setting up RBTray (a free tool that makes any window minimize to the tray)? It’s probably the easiest way to solve this without changing your program itself.
Copilot , how can i create a Windows user account for my daughter ? Could you please give me a step-by-step procedure how to do it ? THANKS.
Creating a Windows user account for your child
You’ve got a few options: a standard local account, a Microsoft account, or a child account with family safety controls. I’ll walk you through Windows 11 and Windows 10, and note differences where needed.
Windows 11: Add a child account with family safety
This gives you parental controls like screen time, app limits, and content filters.
Open settings
- Press Windows key + I, then go to Accounts.
Family & other users
- Select Family, then click Add a family member.
Create or use a child’s Microsoft account
- Choose Add a child.
- If your child doesn’t have an account: Click Create one, enter an email (you can make a new Outlook address) and follow prompts.
- If they do: Enter their existing Microsoft email.
Confirm and set limits
- After adding, visit family.microsoft.com (from any browser) to set screen time, app/game limits, and web content filters.
Windows 11: Add a local standard account (no online features)
If you don’t need parental controls and just want separation, make a local account.
Open settings
- Windows key + I → Accounts → Family & other users.
Add other user
- Click Add account under Other users, then choose I don’t have this person’s sign-in information, then Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Create credentials
- Enter a username (e.g., “Daughter”), a strong password, and security questions.
Leave as standard
- It will be a Standard user by default. Do not change it to Administrator.
Windows 10: Add a child account with family safety
Open settings
- Start → Settings → Accounts.
Family & other users
- Click Family & other users → Add a family member.
Add a child
- Choose Add a child → sign in or create a Microsoft account for your child.
Manage parental controls
- Go to family.microsoft.com to set screen time, app limits, and content filters.
Windows 10: Add a local standard account
Open settings
- Start → Settings → Accounts → Family & other users.
Add someone else to this PC
- Click Add someone else to this PC → I don’t have this person’s sign-in information → Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Create credentials
- Set username, password, and security questions.
Recommended settings after creating the account
- Standard role: Ensure the account is Standard, not Administrator, to prevent installs/uninstalls or closing protected apps.
- Fast user switching: Use Windows key + L to lock your session before your daughter uses the PC.
- App access:
- Windows 11: Settings → Accounts → Family → select your child → adjust content and app restrictions.
- Windows 10/11: In family.microsoft.com, set screen time and app limits.
- Hide your apps: Run your program as a service or minimize to tray, and keep your session locked when she’s using her account.
Want me to tailor this?
Tell me your Windows version (10 or 11) and whether you want parental controls. I can guide you with screenshots-style prompts and the exact clicks you’ll see.
Copilot , i have already create a user account for my daughter , that is , a "Local account" ....... could you please teach me how do i test her account to know whether it is working or not ? Could you please give me a step-by-step procedure on how to do it ? THANKS.
Test a local user account on Windows
Here’s a simple, thorough way to confirm your daughter’s local account works and has the right permissions. The steps apply to Windows 10 and 11.
Switch to her account and sign in
Lock or sign out from your account
- Press Windows + L to lock, or click Start → your profile icon → Sign out.
Select her account on the sign-in screen
- Click her username at the bottom-left (Windows 10) or bottom-right (Windows 11).
Enter her password/PIN
- Sign in and let Windows finish first-time setup (it can take a minute).
Verify the desktop and files are separate
Check her desktop and Documents
- Confirm it’s a fresh profile (no files from your account should appear).
Create a test file
- Open Notepad → type “Test” → save to Documents. This confirms her user profile is working.
Confirm she is a Standard (non‑admin) user
Open account type
- Start → Settings → Accounts → Family & other users (Windows 10) or Accounts → Other users (Windows 11).
- You should see her account listed as “Standard” when viewed from your admin account. If you’re currently in her account, skip to the permission tests below.
Permission test (quick)
- In her account, try installing any app or changing system settings. You should get a prompt asking for an administrator password. Cancel it—this confirms she’s not an admin.
Check access restrictions to system locations
Try writing to a protected folder
- Open File Explorer → C:\Program Files → right‑click → New → Folder.
- It should deny access or ask for admin approval. Cancel it.
Try a system setting
- Start → Settings → Time & language → Date & time → attempt to change time zone.
- If admin approval is requested, her account is correctly restricted.
Confirm she can use normal apps
Launch built‑in apps
- Open Edge/Chrome, Calculator, Photos. They should run fine.
Network and printer
- Connect to Wi‑Fi if needed (should work without admin), and try printing a test page from Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers (may require an already‑installed printer).
Optional: Test your setup to protect your running program
Run your program in your account
- Keep it minimized to tray or taskbar as you normally would.
Switch users
- Press Windows + L → sign in to her account. Your session stays running in the background.
Try to access your session
- She won’t see or be able to close apps in your session. When she’s done, switch back to yours and confirm your program is still running.
If something isn’t right
- Can’t sign in: Double‑check the password/PIN you set.
- She appears as Administrator: In your account, go to Settings → Accounts → Family & other users → select her account → Change account type → set to Standard.
- She can still close your apps: Make sure you lock or switch users before she uses the PC, so she isn’t on your session.
If you tell me your Windows version (10 or 11), I can tailor the exact menu names you’ll see.
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