hello i wuld like to know how i can run a program in such a way that the program icon does not appear on the task bar so noone knows that this program is running thanks in advance

you should be asking how to hide it from the process list as well, then (what you see in the task manager when you press ctrl-alt-del)

you can use google to find your answer to both questions

But, but, but .... Searching for my own answers is so hard, even if the BIG RED LETTERS tell me I'm supposed to do that before I post a question.

It would appear scrarfussi that you have not done that yet or actually read the FAQ. Please do both now. Although your search should give you the answer, if it does not, come back and post again with what you tried and you can probably get some more help.

Regards,

WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW

i dont understand

Well, if you search for WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW you'll find in its description under CreateWindowEx

WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW
Creates a tool window; that is, a window intended to be used as a floating toolbar. A tool window has a title bar that is shorter than a normal title bar, and the window title is drawn using a smaller font. A tool window does not appear in the taskbar or in the dialog that appears when the user presses ALT+TAB. If a tool window has a system menu, its icon is not displayed on the title bar. However, you can display the system menu by right-clicking or by typing ALT+SPACE.

And if you search for 'taskbar' on this forum you'll also find the solution discussed. If you need more detail, head over to the Win32ASM board and do the same. If you still need help, post a bit of your code.

Kayaker