473,395 Members | 1,678 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
Post Job

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Join Bytes to post your question to a community of 473,395 software developers and data experts.

Windows key - LWin

Hi,

I have the following windows form code to trap the 'key press' of the
windows key (LWin). How do I stop the key event from being processed?
I'm trying to block the use of the LWin key...

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace TestApp
{
public partial class Test : Form
{
public Test()
{
InitializeComponent();
}

protected override bool ProcessCmdKey(ref
System.Windows.Forms.Message msg, System.Windows.Forms.Keys KeyData)
{
if (KeyData == Keys.LWin)
{
MessageBox.Show("LWin");
}
else
{
MessageBox.Show("Key=" + KeyData.ToString());
}
return true;
}
}
}

Jul 31 '06 #1
1 4067
"An**********@hotmail.com" wrote:
Hi,

I have the following windows form code to trap the 'key press' of the
windows key (LWin). How do I stop the key event from being processed?
I'm trying to block the use of the LWin key...
The LWin key is processed by Windows at the operating system level. The
Control.ProcessCmdKey method that you are using will only monitor for
keypresses at the form level, after the key has already been passed to your
application by the operating system. Anything you do at this point is
already "too late". The only way to suppress the LWin key is to use a global
keyboard hook.

We offer a .NET component FREE for non-commercial use that will enable you
to monitor and suppress the LWin key:

http://www.mini-tools.com/goto/input

--
Timm Martin
Mini-Tools
..NET Components and Windows Software
http://www.mini-tools.com

Jul 31 '06 #2

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

2
by: Ken Lindner | last post by:
I have a need to become familiar with SQL Server 2000 for work. Needless to say I am new to SQL Server any version, but not IT in general. My employer has provided me with the SQL Server 2000...
1
by: Scott Davies | last post by:
Hi, I'm looking for some help on a small program that I'm trying to develop in VB.NET. I'm having trouble getting the code that I've written to work, can anyone shed some light as to where I'm...
0
by: Scott Davies | last post by:
Hi, I'm looking for some help on a small program that I'm trying to develop in VB.NET. The program I'm trying to develop needs to be able to do the following: - Select remote server -...
4
by: Rod Gill | last post by:
Hi, I have a form that when opened in the designer appears of the screen. The form selector can't be dragged (or resized) and if I scroll right and down to centralise it the form simply jumps...
2
by: Geoffrey | last post by:
Hello, For my child (2 years), I make a thiny game. So he can do like her dad ... It's a simple game, when typing on keyboard, that display the letters. And that draw a circle when move mouse...
2
by: sambo251 | last post by:
After running a few updates I get this very annoying "Windows Installer" error #1706 that will ne go away! It keeps saying that it cannot find the file "instantsharedevices.msi", that it is on...
1
by: mfunkmann | last post by:
Hi, I recently got an error and I don't know how to fix it: Error 1 'System.Data.DataColumn' does not contain a definition for 'Windows' C:\c#\CsharpPRO\Form1.Designer.cs 304 77 CsharpPRO I...
0
AmberJain
by: AmberJain | last post by:
Windows Autorun FAQs: List of autostart locations Linked from the Original article- "Windows Autorun FAQs: Description". Que: Can you list all the autostart locations for windows? Ans: Here is...
0
by: ryjfgjl | last post by:
In our work, we often receive Excel tables with data in the same format. If we want to analyze these data, it can be difficult to analyze them because the data is spread across multiple Excel files...
0
by: emmanuelkatto | last post by:
Hi All, I am Emmanuel katto from Uganda. I want to ask what challenges you've faced while migrating a website to cloud. Please let me know. Thanks! Emmanuel
0
by: Hystou | last post by:
There are some requirements for setting up RAID: 1. The motherboard and BIOS support RAID configuration. 2. The motherboard has 2 or more available SATA protocol SSD/HDD slots (including MSATA, M.2...
0
marktang
by: marktang | last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However,...
0
by: Hystou | last post by:
Most computers default to English, but sometimes we require a different language, especially when relocating. Forgot to request a specific language before your computer shipped? No problem! You can...
0
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers,...
0
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven...
0
by: Hystou | last post by:
Overview: Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows...
0
tracyyun
by: tracyyun | last post by:
Dear forum friends, With the development of smart home technology, a variety of wireless communication protocols have appeared on the market, such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Each...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.