how to create an application where there is no form but ONLY a notify icon

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Neo

i'd like to create an application which would run in the background, &
there'd be an icon in the system tray (can use the notify icon).
But HOW can i make the form invisible.

What i'd like to do is, when the exe is run, ONLY the icon should appear in
the system tray & nothing else.
& if necessary the user can click on the icon & there'd be a menu to load
the necessary forms.

How can i do this.
What is the project type ? Windows form? Class Library?
What is the startup object & how do i keep the exe from running without a
form??

Regards,

Neo
 
Another query,
How can i create a windows Service with a an interface.
I've tried to create a windows server & setup a notify icon, but it never
seems to appear!!!
 
Neo said:
How can i create a windows Service with a an interface.
I've tried to create a windows server & setup a notify icon, but it never
seems to appear!!!
Click to expand...

Services typically don't have a UI. Instead, a "client" application that
communicates with the service (sockets, remoting, events) provides the user
interface for the service.
 
Windows services can have interfaces,
all thats required is to setup the windows server for this,

In the Log On page of the properties screen of the windows service, we need
to enable the option "Allow service to interact with desktop"
 
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