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How to button chord locking win11 screen.

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:24 am
by chiuchimu
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XMBC Version: 2.20.5
Installed or Portable version:: installed
Windows Version: win 11 pro 23H2
Mouse Information (brand/model): ROHS PC309A
Relevant Computer Information (CPU, RAM etc): minis Forum UM690
Did the problem occur after an upgrade of XMBC? (If so, from what version?): No
Did the problem occur after a Windows update/upgrade? (If so, from what version?): No
How long have you used XMBC?: 10+ years
What language and keyboard layout do you use in Windows?: English

Clear description of the problem - try and include as much information as possible, including what button and mappings you are having problems with (if applicable).:

I can't get Xmouse to chord {WinL}L the keyboard shortcut to lock the screen. It seems the Windows button has to be pressed first then the "L" key so I tried using wait then send "L" but it did not lock computer.

Re: How to button chord locking win11 screen.

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:18 am
by phil
I guess it must be a protected key sequence... Why don't you just choose "Lock Workstation" instead of simulated keystrokes?

Re: How to button chord locking win11 screen.

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:52 pm
by chiuchimu
That is the easy way to do it. No fun.

Just kidding. Didn't think to look on the drop down - been using this program so log I just go directly to button chording simulated keys. lol

Thanks for this wonderful program.

Re: How to button chord locking win11 screen.

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:12 pm
by phil
I know what you mean, I tend to default to simkeys too... I mean, I could add a tag to do it from there but it's probably not worth it in this case!

Incidentally, I just tried on my other laptop with {LWIN}L and first time, it worked, and from then on, it hasn't worked.
{LWIN}x works fine (and that's also a secure key sequence) secure key sequences only work with the installed version or when running as administrator. I don't really understand why {LWIN}L is not working every time.

If I press the assigned button with notepad open, it seems to send 'l' so maybe its not registering the {LWIN} properly, but the log indicates that it is... All very odd