Assign Global Shortcut Keys [solved]

[GrimmReaper]

Hello!
I have a program where people must choose a shortcut key for that program. The problem is that it must be global, so, in other words, I want to say Nero has a Shortcut Key of Ctrl+Alt+N in my program, then it must be applied system wide. For example, If you right click on a desktop Icon, select properties, then select Shortcut - there you can assign a global shortcut to that particular program. I want to be able to assign a shortcut to a program, and it must be applied system wide.
Any ideas?

[jmcilhinney]

You would need to use a keyboard hook I think, although I have a vague memory of having seen a more direct method. You could check out the SetWindowsHookEx API function on MSDN and also do a forum search for the same, as I'm sure there would be examples of using it posted.

[GrimmReaper]

I got the solution here!
http://www.thecodeproject.com/vb/net/mclhotkeynet.asp

Thanx everyone!

[Merrion]

That will work (to respond to a key press system wide) if your application is running but my understanding of you requirement was for the key press to launch your application?

[GrimmReaper]

That will work (to respond to a key press system wide) if your application is running but my understanding of you requirement was for the key press to launch your application?

My application will be running in the background. i n other words, it's will function like the quick launch toolbar. I click a linkbutton, then, the app will appear, or I press one of the global shortcuts, the applications will launch.
Tired and tested and works!

Thanx tho!