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Re: Multiplicity in Task Manager... Why?

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From: Cruxy
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:48
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> I have a program that posts notes on the Windows desktop. The main
> form of the program is hidden, and the program can be accessed via
> the system tray.  When a note (a new form that belongs to the
> application) is created and posted on the desktop, I change the
> parent of the form to the handle of the desktop. Everything works
> well, BUT...
> 
> When I create 5 notes, and open Task Manager, in the applications tab
> it shows me that there are 5 instances of the program running. In the
> processes tab it shows that there's only one process, which is
> correct, because there's only one instance of the program running.
> Why does it show a separate task for every note? How can I fix it?

I think this happens because the parent of the forms is the desktop and
not the hidden main form (or your application object).
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