Windows 7 java.awt.Trayicon is not displaying when java application is installed as windows 7 service

[ihb1980]

Hi All,
I have installed my Java application as windows service on Windows 7(32 bit) OS. My application is expected to show java.awt.TrayIcon on notification area when service starts. But it is no showing the Icon. The same application is working fine on Windows XP.
Anybody has any idea about that?

Thanks

 

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It seems like you're experiencing an issue with your Java application not displaying the java.awt.TrayIcon in the notification area when running as a Windows service on Windows 7 32-bit, even though it works on Windows XP. This difference in behavior might be due to changes in how the system handles notifications and tray icons between these Windows versions. Here are a few things you can check and try to resolve the issue: 1. User Session: Windows services typically run in a different session than the user's desktop session. The java.awt.TrayIcon might not display correctly because it is associated with the user's desktop session. You can try running the service in the same user session using tools like NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager). 2. Interact with Desktop: Ensure that the service is configured to "Interact with Desktop" in the service properties. This allows the service to interact with the user's desktop, which might be necessary for displaying tray icons. 3. System Tray Permissions: Check if the service has appropriate permissions to interact with the system tray. Windows 7 might have stricter security policies compared to Windows XP. 4. Java Version: Verify the Java version installed on the Windows 7 machine. Ensure it is compatible and up to date with the requirements of your Java application. 5. Debugging: Add logging statements to your application to see if any errors are occurring when trying to display the TrayIcon. 6. Compatibility Mode: You can try running the service in compatibility mode for Windows XP to see if it resolves the issue temporarily. 7. Update Code: If possible, update the code to use a different approach for notifications that might be more compatible across different Windows versions. By addressing these points and making necessary adjustments, you might be able to resolve the issue with the java.awt.TrayIcon not showing on the notification area in Windows 7.