how to find the system idle time

[chandru8]

hi to all i need to find the system idle time and if the user doesnot use the system for more the a minute then i should lock the system

is it possible
can any one help in this.
thanks

[debasisdas]

1.run a timer
2.increment a counter variable in timer
3.handle the keystrokes and the mouse events.
4.every time any event occurs reset the counter.
5.once counter reaches a particular value call the system lock sub routine.

[Killer42]

hi to all i need to find the system idle time and if the user doesnot use the system for more the a minute then i should lock the system

is it possible

Sure - use a screensaver. This functionality is already built into Windows.

[chandru8]

is there any specific methods to handle mouse events

[debasisdas]

is there any specific methods to handle mouse events

You need to handle all the mouse related events.

[chandru8]

Thanks For Your Reply Can You Give Any Example