Why is WPF NotifyIcon Icon property setter throwing an exception?

Question

I'm having trouble with a NotifyIcon in WPF, the second line is throwing an exception. I can't seem to find a way to use the icon file I have in the resources, can anyone help.

notifyI = new NotifyIcon();
notifyI.Icon = new Icon("Power.ico");
notifyI.Text = "Shutdown Timer";
notifyI.Visible = true;
notifyI.MouseDoubleClick += new
System.Windows.Forms.MouseEventHandler(notifyI_MouseDoubleClick);

In my case it was FileNotFoundException. Hans answer below sorted it out for me. — SteveP, Jun 17 '16 at 09:51

score 14 · Accepted Answer · answered May 29 '10 at 16:36

The Icon(string) constructor looks for a file on disk for the icon file, it doesn't look in a resource. Consider using the Icon(Stream) constructor instead.

Or use Project + Properties, Resource tab, arrow on Add Resource button, Add Existing File. Select your .ico file. Then you'd use it like this:

 notifyI.Icon = Properties.Resources.Power;

Why is WPF NotifyIcon Icon property setter throwing an exception?

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