Using windows key combination

[burzek]

Hi,

Is it possible to use windows key in windows 10 from vncviewer?

I wish to use some shortcut combinations like Windows key + D , to clear windows on screen and see desktop background directly however vncviewer does not pass the windows key to server.
I can do with anydesk but could not figure out how to do it with uvnc.

Thanks,
Burzek

[SkyBeam]

Enable Scroll-Lock on your keyboard.

By enabling/disabling Scroll-Lock you can easily switch between passing through special keys or applying them locally. Usually this does not create any conflicts as scroll-lock isn't very widely used in application software nowadays. Excel probably being the most commonly used one where scroll-lock changes the way the cursor keys act (either moving the highlighted cell or moving the viewport).

[Sensemann]

Hi Burzek,

unforunately the Scroll-Lock hint is not working for all Windows Key combinations.
As an example Windows key + L is not working. This is processed to the local desktop.
Are there some other options to send an Lock-Screen = Windows+L to the UltraVNC Client Session?


Thanks
Jens

[SkyBeam]

You can configure UVNC server to lock the workstation on disconnect. So it locks automatically.

If you want to lock without disconnect you might just press Win+R or select "Run" from start menü or paste the following into the search box of start menu or on the command prompt:

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Rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

You can also create a shortcut with the command-line above so you can simply click the shortcut to lock the workstation.