Run the pcAnywhere Service in Stealth Mode (pcAnywhere) (All Windows)

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Run the pcAnywhere Service in Stealth Mode (pcAnywhere) (All Windows)
Category: Home > Software > pcAnywhere

Use this setting to hide the Host Waiting icon and Waiting dialog.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'ServiceStealthMode' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Settings:

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\Host]
Name: ServiceStealthMode
Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value: (0 = Show Icon, 1 = Hide Icon)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: March 1, 1999

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