Gaming input peripherals device firewall for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is HidHide?
HidHide by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U. is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.230, released on June 21, 2024. The version history goes back to June 28, 2022: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,151 times. The source code on GitHub (nefarius/HidHide) has 1,558 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and PPSSPP.
Project description on GitHub: “Gaming Input Peripherals Device Firewall for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: HidHide is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HidHide safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F4BBBCB82E6258641B887C74BC81C4C5F66E4AA811808DFC304347687B7605F6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.230Latest | June 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.5.212 | February 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.4.186.0 | November 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.2.128 | June 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.2.98 | June 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nefarius.HidHide -echoco install hidhide -yHidHide_1.5.230_x64.exe /exenoui /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nefarius Software Solutions e.U.
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nefarius/HidHide
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.5.230
- Released
- June 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 28, 2024
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,151
- GitHub stars
- 1,558
- GitHub forks
- 108
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Nefarius.HidHide
- Chocolatey package
- hidhide
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Frequently asked questions
Is HidHide free?
Yes. HidHide is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HidHide safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install HidHide with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can HidHide be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HidHide run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of HidHide?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 28, 2022.
What are alternatives to HidHide?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, PPSSPP, Steam and Dolphin. The alternatives page compares them.
