Intercept key from an unfocus application

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Nibe - 17 Jan 2008 14:59 GMT

Hi,
I need to write an application that intercept a key pressed even if it is
not in focus.
Anybody can advice me a good example to understad better how to manage this
problem?

thanks a lot

nibe

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John Cantley - 17 Jan 2008 17:48 GMT

Try this and see if it works for you. I used this as a basis for a kiosk
application. Added my own hooks to it to intercept and lock down the
desktop. Works like a charm.

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/system/CSLLKeyboard.aspx

JC

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