MsgMode.exe Uses Message Mode Services & VMM w/VxD (77403)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Device Development Kit (DDK) for Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows Device Development Kit (DDK) for Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q77403

SUMMARY

MsgMode.exe is a sample virtual device that demonstrates how to use the message mode services and the virtual machine manager (VMM) Time Out services. MSGMODE uses the VMM Hook_Device_Service to detect keyboard and mouse activity.

MORE INFORMATION

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:


MsgMode.exe

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119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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Under Microsoft Windows enhanced mode, a virtual device (VxD) can use the virtual keyboard device (VKD) and virtual display device (VDD) message mode services to provide user interaction. These services are especially useful to programs that implement security systems where the user is required to enter a password before any further operation can proceed.

REFERENCES

The VKD and VDD message mode services are documented in the Microsoft Windows Device Driver Kit "Virtual Device Adaptation Guide."
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