Subscribe to os events

[Jesper.]

Hi,

Is it possible to subscribe to os events. I would like to
invoke my program (.e.g. maximize it from the task pane)
when a certain key combination is pressed. Much like the
explorer can be started by the windows key + E.

Is this possible.

best regards Jesper.

[Daniel Pratt]

Re: Subscribe to os events

Hi Jesper,

"Jesper." <anonymous@disc ussions.microso ft.com> wrote in message
news:09dc01c3a5 1e$43297c20$a30 1280a@phx.gbl.. .[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> Is it possible to subscribe to os events. I would like to
> invoke my program (.e.g. maximize it from the task pane)
> when a certain key combination is pressed. Much like the
> explorer can be started by the windows key + E.
>
> Is this possible.
>
> best regards Jesper.[/color]

You would need to setup a windows hook using SetWindowsHookE x (API).
This KB article covers the basics:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];318804

Regards,
Dan

[Girish NS]

Re: Subscribe to os events

Hi,

u can use WIN32 Hooks to accomplish this functionality.

The following article discusses using hooks in a .NET application which
might be useful to u.

http://www.codeproject.com/csharp/NetWin32Hooks.asp

Girish.
"Jesper." <anonymous@disc ussions.microso ft.com> wrote in message
news:09dc01c3a5 1e$43297c20$a30 1280a@phx.gbl.. .[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> Is it possible to subscribe to os events. I would like to
> invoke my program (.e.g. maximize it from the task pane)
> when a certain key combination is pressed. Much like the
> explorer can be started by the windows key + E.
>
> Is this possible.
>
> best regards Jesper.[/color]