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WIndows 2000 problem
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:33 pm
by 41south
Hi there,
newbie question. I want to run a task on a win2k box but if the console
is locked (logged on but locked) it does not run. Its fine when the
console is unlocked. Have I missed something or a setting to allow
this.
Thanks.
WIndows 2000 problem
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:59 pm
by Oleg
What triggering event do you use? Hot keys has no effect in locked console. Also if you use "Send keystrokes" action in your task, it is ignored by system at locked console too.
It's feature of Windows.
WIndows 2000 problem
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:43 am
by 41south
Oleg,
Thanks for your reply. Yes I am using hot keys as I need to get focus
on a window and then "press" the F1 key to trigger an action. Is there
another way to acheive this?
WIndows 2000 problem
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:42 am
by Oleg
I'm afraid - no. When console is locked Windows ignore any interactive events from keyboard or mouse in locked session. If you want to do something at locked session you should not use "Send keystrokes".
You can use window manipulation, start program and other actions except interactive actions such as keystrokes and mouse clicks (coming soon).
You can use any events except hot keys and tray icon.
In locked session your tasks must work in autonomic mode without interactive interference, as NT service.