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How to create an application that can be minimized to Windows XP taskbar?

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I want to create an application that user can minimize to taskbar on Windows XP.

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Pratik Deoghare Avatar asked Dec 02 '10 09:12

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You are looking to create an Application Desktop Toolbar A simple example on doing so in C# with a Band Object is available here:

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/shell/dotnetbandobjects.aspx

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Martin Avatar answered Nov 15 '22 06:11

Martin


It is known as DESK BAND

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Javed Akram Avatar answered Nov 15 '22 05:11

Javed Akram