How to hide an app when sharing your screen on Windows 10

To hide an app when you're sharing the screen, you can use Cover Windows.

1. Download Cover Windows and run it. ...
2. Click the 'Create Cover Windows' button and new, blank square on your desktop.
3. Resize it and position it over the window that you want to block.

1. How do I hide a specific app in Windows 10?
2. How can I share my screen without an app?
3. How do I hide apps on my PC?
4. How do I hide all apps on my desktop?
5. How do I hide the icons on the taskbar in Windows 10?
6. How do I screen share video with sound?
7. How can I share my screen with a friend?
8. How can I hide my laptop screen from others?
9. How do I hide the Start button in Windows 10?

How do I hide a specific app in Windows 10?

You can hide apps in the start menu as long as they are desktop apps. Unfortunately the only way to hide UWP apps is to uninstall them.

How can I share my screen without an app?

Top 10 Free Screen Sharing Apps in 2020

1. AnyDesk.
2. Screenleap.
3. Chrome Remote Desktop.
4. MingleView.
5. GoToMeeting.
6. USE Together.
7. TeamViewer.
8. Cisco WebEx.

How do I hide apps on my PC?

Step 1: Go to 'Start', and open 'Settings'. Step 2: Now select 'Personalization'. Then from the left menu choose 'Start'. Step 3: Find the setting that says “Show app list in Start menu” and turn it off to hide the app list from the Start menu.

How do I hide all apps on my desktop?

To hide or unhide all your desktop icons, right-click on your desktop, point to “View,” and click “Show Desktop Icons.” This option works on Windows 10, 8, 7, and even XP. This option toggles desktop icons on and off. That's it! This option is easy to find and use—if you know it's there.

How do I hide the icons on the taskbar in Windows 10?

First, scroll down the Taskbar settings screen to the section for "Notification Area." Click on the link for "Select which icons appear on the taskbar." At the "Select which icons appear on the taskbar" screen, turn on the icons that you wish to see in the System Tray and turn off the ones you want to stay hidden.

How do I screen share video with sound?

Sharing Computer Screen and Audio

1. Click the Share Screen button in the toolbar.
2. Check the box to Share computer sound at the bottom of the Share Screen pop-up window. ...
3. Make sure your volume is an appropriate level.
4. If you are trying to share a video (such as YouTube), make sure the screen is visible to participants.

How can I share my screen with a friend?

The screen share app that you choose depends on what you need to do and what you need to access on the remote system.

1. TeamViewer. There is no list of screen sharing apps that wouldn't have TeamViewer at the very top of the list. ...
2. Windows Quick Assist. ...
3. Skype. ...
4. Join.Me. ...
5. Screenleap. ...
6. CrankWheel.

How can I hide my laptop screen from others?

1. Press and hold the Windows logo key, typically located between the left “Ctrl” and “Alt” keys.
2. Press the “P” key. A pop-up offering different display options appears on your screen.
3. Click “Projector Only.” Your laptop screen is now hidden, but the presentation slides still appear on the projector or external monitor.

How do I hide the Start button in Windows 10?

Remove the Start button using StartIsGone

Downloading and running StartIsGone will hide the Start button immediately. When running, its icon will show up in the system tray. Right-click on its tray icon to access load at startup and hide the system tray icon options.