What options can be in a labview created .exe's .ini file?

Every executable created by labview has a .ini file associated with it. What options can I enter into this file?. I was told that entering a section with the name of the executable and HideMainWindow=True would stop 2 entries being made in the system tray. I either didn't understand or it doesn't work. I am wondering where can I find a documented list of entries that can be made in the .ini file?
Thanks in advance. Any help would be appreciated.
Bob

For the keys to work they need to be in a section that has the same name as the executable. For instance, the program MyApp.exe might have a MyApp.ini file containing something like:
[MyApp]
hideRootWindow=true
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