Trayconizer - Minimize Apps to System Tray

Adding System Tray Minimization with Trayconizer

Do you frequently use an application that lacks a built-in “Minimize to System Tray” feature? Trayconizer provides a solution, enabling you to minimize almost any app to the system tray. This can help declutter your taskbar and improve workflow.

Installation & Setup

Trayconizer requires no traditional installation process. Simply download the executable file and place it within a folder of your preference. It is advisable to create a dedicated folder within Program Files for organizational purposes.

For demonstration, we will utilize a folder created specifically for Trayconizer within Program Files.

Before Trayconizer

Let's consider Paint.NET as an example application. Here, Paint.NET is shown operating in its normal windowed state…

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And here it is minimized to the Task Bar…

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Configuring Your Application for Trayconizer

To enable system tray minimization, locate the shortcut(s) associated with your desired application. Right-click on the shortcut to access its properties.

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Selecting “Properties” will open a window displaying the “Shortcut” tab.

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Within the “Target:” field, you must prepend the path to the Trayconizer executable before the path to your application. Ensure a single space separates the closing quotation mark of the Trayconizer path and the opening quotation mark of your application’s path.

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Here’s an example illustrating the correct format, based on our Paint.NET example…

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After making this modification, click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

Trayconizer in Operation

Now, test the configuration! Minimize your application using the standard method – either by clicking the minimize button or right-clicking the application window.

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The application should now reside within the System Tray! This frees up valuable space on your Task Bar for other open programs.

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To restore the application window, simply double-click its icon in the System Tray. Enjoy the enhanced organization!

Links

Download Trayconizer (version 1.1.1)

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