why isn't this.Hide() working in Form1_load event?

Question

I have actually one classic Windows form and one button. I have this code

    private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        this.Hide();
        this.Visible = false;
    }

    private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        this.Hide();
    }

I would like to know why isn't form hidden just after it is being loaded but works when I click on that button? Can somebody explain it?

Answer 1

The Load event fires before the form is actually visible. Try using the Form.Shown event. This will fire when the form is actually painted on-screen.

Answer 2

Because you're calling Hide() before the form is shown.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/86faxx0d.aspx