sendkeys on win2000

[KLZ1]

Hello all!

I am looking for a way to automate the execution of several software packages using vb. I have created a solution using sendkeys which works during design time, but at run time, drop down menus will not function when using win2000 sp2 (i.e. %f does not open a menu). It works under winnt 4.0 server. Also, when I try to schedule the exe (using winnt or 2000), sendkeys will not work correctly if a password protected screen saver is active. Has anyone successfuly done this? Is there a better way?? I have also attempted to use 'postmessage' API, but have not been successful. I would appreciate any suggestions!

 

[CajunCenturion]

Microsoft has acknowledged some problems with SendKeys and Win2000. The following link may provide more details and a possible workaround for you.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q276346

Good Luck
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As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein

 

[KLZ1]

Thanks. I saw that, but thought that it was for win 2000 sp1 only. I guess I will keep attempting the PostMessage API workaround.. Any ideas on the locked screensaver issue??

 

[CajunCenturion]

not specifically to the screen saver, but in general terms, replacing the SendKeys with the keyb_event API call would a direction that I would give serious thought to.
Good Luck
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As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein

 

[KLZ1]

That was next on my list - I just wanted to be sure that I was on the right track! Thanks for your prompt help!! If I ever get proficient at this, I would be happy to return the favor!!

 

[KLZ1]

FYI, the keybd_event API gets arount the win2000 bug with sendkeys, but I still can't find a way to get around a locked screen saver..it will not accept an internal keybd_event.