This simple class CTBalloon which is derived from CWnd can be used to show the tray balloon similiar to the one that appears with MSN messenger.
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Tutorial - Write Icon in the Taskbar Window
This simple program code show how to write or remove an icon from the window taskbar and add a tool tip text. It also show how you can define a user message for trap events generate with mouse action (click on the icon).
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