On Windows 10, the ShowBalloonTip method of NotifyIcon NEVER shows the balloon tip. This would appear to have something to do with Windows itself.<
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On my computer with Windows 10 version 1803, go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions, and turn on "Get notifications from apps and other senders". The ballontips from my WPF app will show up.