Thread: typing with no output

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    typing with no output

    i was wondering if any one knew how to hide whta the user is typing such as a password entry. this is a dos program so i wanted to know if any one can tell me how to make the stuff the user types come up with nothing or stars Example:

    *Without hiding*

    Passwd: somepassword


    *With hiding*

    Passwd: *********


    any one know how to do that? any help is apreciated thank you

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    This has been discussed many many many times.
    a search would show loads of threads about this subject.
    Heres one


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