Using the a/ parameter;
"Displays only the names of those directories and files with the attributes that you specify. If you omit /a, dir displays the names of all files except hidden and system files. If you use /a without specifying Attributes, dir displays the names of all files, including hidden and system files".
So, DIR c:\ displays files and folders but does not display hidden and system files and folders.
Using a/ without attributes finds all.
In this case you cannot say for sure that the program is not hidden. However, opening the shortcut's Properties, (right click it, select Properties), should show the file's attributes.
If that shows the file's attributes are hidden then go into Control Panel > Folder Options, then the View tab, and select to show hidden files.
Mark
I can still access it via shortcut, and see it using the DIR C:\*.* /A prompt, but when I want to access it in explorer it's just not there. It's not hidden, I have full permissions.

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