detecting monitor screen ON/OFF using window services

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Hi sir,
I need to detect the status of the monitor(ON/OFF) using windows services. please send me the way to do it. I cant find a way out.

Posted 15-Sep-10 22:48pm

ramvideepak

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#realJSOP · Answer 1 · 2010-09-16T00:02:00

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You might be able to do it via WMI, but there's no guarantee (google is your friend). I have to ask though, why does the monitor being on or off matter to your application?

Posted 16-Sep-10 0:02am

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