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Open GhostTask
See every open window in one clean, simple list.
Always accessible
Access from the system tray.
GhostTask runs quietly in the background. Click the system tray icon to open the app, manage hidden windows, or toggle LazyWork mode.
Your windows. Your privacy. Your activity.
Hide windows. Keep your system active.
GhostTask hides apps from your taskbar and simulates natural activity to keep your system awake. Stay focused, stay private, stay productive.
Windows 10 & 11 • Works offline
Apps stay running
One-click control
Less clutter. More control. Always active.
Hide taskbar buttons Keep system active Works offline
A quieter desktop
Hide it. Forget it.
Find it when you need it.
GhostTask gives you a calm, uncluttered taskbar in three simple moves.
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Pick what disappears
Select one window, or select a few. You are always in control.
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Bring it back
Restore any hidden window instantly, exactly where you left it.
Small utility. Big relief.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
One-click hiding
Choose an app and make it vanish. No complicated settings, no learning curve.
Out of sight, not closed
Hidden windows keep running in the background. Your work is safe and ready when you are.
LazyWork mode
Simulates natural mouse movements and scrolling to keep your system from going idle.
Quietly private
Keep personal apps, sensitive work, or distractions away from curious eyes.
Lightweight by nature
GhostTask sits quietly in your system tray and uses almost no resources.
Works offline
Once activated, GhostTask works without internet for your entire subscription period.
Your taskbar, upgraded
See less.
Do more.
When your taskbar fills up, focus gets harder. GhostTask clears the noise while your apps keep working exactly as they should.
Take back your taskbarBefore
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LazyWork Option
Always active. Never idle.
Keep your system alive.
LazyWork simulates natural mouse movements and scrolling to prevent your system from going idle. Perfect for long downloads, video rendering, remote sessions, or any time you need to stay active.
Configurable rest periods Natural movement patterns Runs in background
Get started with LazyWork Still there. Just invisible.
Your apps don't stop.
They just stop showing.
GhostTask doesn't minimize or close anything. It simply removes selected apps from your taskbar, so your attention stays on what matters.
No lost work No interruptions No clutter
Built for real work
Use cases that matter.
From deep focus to presentations, GhostTask adapts to how you work.
Focus Mode
Hide distracting apps from your taskbar while keeping them visible for reference.
Clean Taskbar
Reduce taskbar clutter while working with many windows. Keep only what you need visible.
Presentations
Hide background apps from taskbar during screen sharing without closing them.
Multi-Monitor Setup
Keep secondary monitor windows off the taskbar on your primary display.
Stay Active
Use LazyWork mode to prevent your system from going idle during long downloads, renders, or remote sessions.
Always Ready
Keep your workflow uninterrupted with natural activity simulation that runs in the background.
Simple, transparent pricing
Pick your level of quiet.
Choose what fits your setup.
Cancel anytime • Works offline
Questions, answered
Good to know.
GhostTask is a lightweight Windows utility that hides windows from your taskbar and simulates natural activity to keep your system active. It removes taskbar buttons while keeping apps fully functional, and includes LazyWork mode to prevent idle timeouts.
Technical details
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Runtime
.NET 8 Desktop Runtime
Resources
~50 MB Memory • ~10 MB Disk Space
Ready when you are
A cleaner taskbar
starts here.
Download GhostTask and make your desktop feel like yours again.
Download GhostTask Windows 10 & 11 • Works offline