Create a System Tray Application which works with multiple Windows Platforms e.g XP, 7, 8, POSReady etc

Hi Community!!

I want to create a system tray application having some options using which I can set some parameters.

For example Skype system tray supports : 1> Change Online Status 2> Open Skype and 3> Quit.

Also I want this application to support multiple Windows Platforms e.g XP, 7, 8, POSReady etc. as mentioned in the Title.The system tray will be talking to a mouse driver.

I searched on internet, found some results; somebody says C#, somebody says Windows Forms Application using Visual Studio. I m getting confused as I am new to it and don't know anything about trade-offs between various components.

Can anyone suggest what can be the best solution for my requirement.

Thanks in Advance