Disable Windows & Alt+Tab Buttons

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I created a simple application that brings to top & locks the entire screen with a password unlocker dialog box, so a discovered that when a user clicks on the Windows or Alt+Tab buttons so my app has no sense.

Help me please to Disable Windows & Alt+Tab Buttons

I am wondering if it is possible!

NB: I am an MSVC 6.0 MFC user :thumbsup:

Thank you anyway ;)

Posted 21-Oct-10 13:35pm

Mr. Tomay

Updated 21-Oct-10 13:43pm

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The Manoj Kumar · Answer 1 · 2010-10-21T13:54:00

Solution 1

You can try registering Alt+Tab to something (RegisterHotKey). For more check RegisterHotKey[^]

Posted 21-Oct-10 13:54pm

The Manoj Kumar

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Mr. Tomay 21-Oct-10 20:28pm

what about windows keyboard Button ?

The Manoj Kumar 21-Oct-10 23:30pm

Check the link, MOD_WIN 0x0008 modifier is used for Windows key.

The Manoj Kumar · Answer 2 · 2010-10-21T13:57:00

Solution 2

Another way can be to use a Low Level Hook. See here Disable Alt Tab[^]

Posted 21-Oct-10 13:57pm

The Manoj Kumar