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  1. Oct 27th, 2000, 06:19 AM #1
    bgalm
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    I have been able to capture the keypress of the Windows key (91) but I am unable to disable it completely prior to shelling out to DOS for one of my apps. The If KeyCode = 91 then KeyCode = 0 isn't working (from a previous topic). Is there any way to completely disable the key, run my DOS app, then re-enable it. Don't worry, I am using a routine that puts Visual Basic "on hold" while the DOS app is running, that way it won't disable it, start the DOS app, then while the DOS app is running, re-enable the key right away.
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  2. Oct 27th, 2000, 07:43 AM #2
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    To do this, you need a System-Wide Keyboard Hook.
    Impossible in VB alone. As usual.

    You will have to build a Win32 DLL (not ActiveX)... In VC++, for example.
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