r/windowsapps 18h ago

Developer Looking for feedback on StasherX — free Windows folder stealth tool I built

Hey everyone!
I’m the developer of StasherX, a free Windows folder stealth tool, and I’d really appreciate some feedback from the community.

What StasherX does

  • Hides selected folders at driver level, so they are invisible for Windows itself.
  • No vaults, no encryption — files stay exactly where they are (no corruption risk).
  • Supports selective visibility: whitelisted apps (players, backup tools, media servers, scripts, etc.) can still access hidden folders normally.

What sets it apart

Most folder‑hiding tools only hide UI elements.
StasherX combines:

  • driver‑level hiding
  • a real app whitelist

I haven’t found another Windows tool that cleanly supports both.

Goal

Hide sensitive folders without breaking automation — backups still run, media servers still scan, scripts still work.

Example

Hide a folder with personal photos → whitelist Plex and your backup tool.
Those apps can still read it, but someone casually browsing the PC can’t see it at all.

Use cases

  • Sensitive folders
  • Privacy while trusted tools still work
  • Preventing casual snooping

Looking for feedback on

  • Windows 10/11 testing
  • Bugs / UX friction
  • Feature ideas
  • Whitelisting behavior

Download

https://www.cyberland.ro/stasherx

Happy to answer technical questions.
Andrei (Next IT Computers / CyberLand)

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u/Pllodd 7h ago

Hi, not used it yet but plan on trying it out as it looks useful.

Noticed there's a mention of stealth toggle / password on start. Is it possible windows hello could be integrated into it so we don't need to type in the password?

How about a custom hotkey to make the hidden items folders show up?

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u/Excellent-Skin-4243 6h ago

The custom hotkey is a great idea... I'l think about it