how can i disable windows + d combination keys in windows forms

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i have a windows form which looks like a widget

i have to disable the win + "x" combination kesy like alt+f4 win+d . because widget have no properties of minimize close with shortcut keys

i have disabled the win+d keys in my widget but it disabled for all the apps

what i have o do is to only disable the win + d and shorcut keys for my application like widget .

when some1 press any win+d then the background application like internet explorer(if open) will be minimized or maximized.

any idea how can i do that ?

like rain meter or like xwidget have the same properties! any idea how can they do that?

Posted 22-Feb-13 20:00pm

syedaliaizazuddin

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2013-02-22T23:59:00

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If you are talking about a Windows gadget, then there are some articles here[^] that may help.

Posted 22-Feb-13 23:59pm

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Devang Vaja · Answer 2 · 2013-02-22T22:25:00

use javascript for that
Opera MSIE Firefox Safari Chrome Key pressed
_________________________________________________________
219 91 91 91 91 WIN Key (Start)
0 93 93 93 93 WIN Menu
65-90 65-90 65-90 65-90 65-90 A to Z

prevent key press for that by javascript...