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Why does my Windows XP computer crash when I press Ctrl+Alt+Del to unlock the computer?

English Windows FAQs 2003
When you unlock your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del, XP can crash if both of the following conditions are true: To work around this problem, move the Language bar away from the upper left corner of the screen before you lock the computer. Corrupt information in the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository causes this error. To resolve it, perform the following steps: WinMgmt could not initialize the core parts.
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How can I send Ctrl-Alt-Del to the remote computer?

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If you want to send Ctrl-Alt-Del key to a remote computer you can use 'Send Ctrl-Alt-Del' entry from the Remote Screen window menu. This feature will work in 'Full control' connection type. You can also use Ctrl-Alt-F12 hotkey for a quick sending.
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Why doesn't ctrl+alt+del work on secondary screens?

Synergy Frequently Asked Questions
Synergy isn't able to capture ctrl+alt+del on PC compatible primary screens because it's handled completely differently than other keystrokes. However, when the mouse is on a client screen, pressing ctrl+alt+pause will simulate ctrl+alt+del on the client. (A client running on Windows NT, 2000, or XP must be configured to autostart when the computer starts for this to work.) On a primary screen running on an OS X system, you can use ctrl+command+del.
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Q:When using windows, how do I press CRTL ALT DEL ?

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A:You can do this in one of two ways. You could type the character sequence CTRL-ALT-DEL-ALT-CTRL. This turns on CTRL and ALT modes, puts in the DEL character, and then turns off CTRL and ALT modes. Or..., you can type the orbiTouch?'s special "CTRL ALT DEL" character--this single character is shown on the Character Guide. Back to Top A:The domes are very easy to move. The force required is approximately 7 N (1.6 pounds).
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How can i initiate a shutdown (CTRL+ALT+DEL) without using JNI on my Windows box?

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You can call Runtime.exec() and execute rundll32.exe with a few parameters. rundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHExitWindowsEx (to close the session) rundll32.exe...
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How do I intercept CTRL-ALT-DEL?

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Blocking or intercepting CTRL-ALT-DEL is completely different in Windows NT and Win9x. In Win9x, pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL twice reboots the machine; on NT, pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL twice (or three, four, etc. times) gives you the login prompt. The difference is security; in the platform documentation, CTRL-ALT-DEL is referred to as the Secure Attention Sequence.
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OnScreen does not do a Ctrl-Alt-Del! Why & what options do I have?

IMG Frequently Asked Questions
The Ctrl-Alt-Del used in PCs is a system level hardware signal - it is impossible to generate this without hardware. OnScreen includes a CTALTDEL.EXE program with capabilities of handling resets and communication with the NT/2000/XP Logon module. You may also review the commercial Developer's Kit in our Developer's Corner for utilities that restart / reboot the system. Finally, review the TASKMAN.
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When pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL I've noticed loadqm.exe. What is it and why is it there?

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Microsoft has tried really hard to prevent you from uninstalling MSN or Windows Messenger. Below we collect various methods to remove the software, different from the one here. Now go to the Add and Remove programs applet in the Control Panel and you will be able to uninstall windows messenger. Note: You will be able to uninstall other unneeded programs by removing hide from the sysoc.
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How can I prevent users from using Ctrl+Alt+Del?

Bardon Data Systems: Full Control Internet FAQ
In Windows 9x and NT, Full Control Internet can completely disable Ctrl+Alt+Del, or password-protect it. In Windows 2000 and XP, the Windows Security (Ctrl+Alt+Del) screen which appears has all functions grayed out. Either way, to disable Ctrl+Alt+Del, select the group to which you want to add this protection. On the Input Control tab, check the box to disable Ctrl+Alt+Del.
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Why Ctrl+Alt+Del combination is disabled in the toolbar of the Remote Screen Window?

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Currently you work in the "View Only" mode. You can send Ctrl+Alt+Del combination to the remote computer in "Full Control Mode" only. Please, click on the "Full Control" button, which is on the tool bar of the Remote Control window. (If "Full control" mode is blocked you can do the following to unblock it the Host module->Settings->Security->Access->check "All features field") If Host PC has Vista OS you are unable to run our program as system service.
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How can I send Ctrl+Alt+Del combination to the remote PC?

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You can send Ctrl+Alt+Del combination to the remote computer in "Control Mode" only. Also the Host Module must run as a system service on that remote PC. Press Ctrl+Alt+F12 or use "Send Keystroke" button in the toolbar of Remote Screen Window.
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When I press "Ctrl + Alt + N" the recording doesn't start, what could be the reason?

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Please check if Workspace Macro Pro is running in the system tray. If you don't see Workspace Macro Pro icon is the system tray, please start the program. The Hotkeys for recording works only when Workspace Macro Pro is running. Note: The Workspace Macro Pro window needs not be open only its icon should be there in the system tray.
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A program appears to be hung up in a calculation. How can I get it to stop - Ctrl-Alt-Del?

FactSage 5.3 - FAQ
You can run FactSage by clicking on the FactSage short-cut that appears on the screen. To add this short-cut to the 'Start > Programs > FactSage Thermo ... ' group: then click on 'Start > Programs > FactSage Thermo ... ' and then click with the mouse right button and select 'paste' The '(empty)' will be replaced by the FactSage short-cut.
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lt;Q:04.03> - How can I disable Ctrl-C/Ctrl-Break and/or Ctrl-Alt-Del?

comp.os.msdos.programmer FAQ
In that directory, cadel.zip contains a TSR (with source code) to disable those keys. Also, keykill.arc contains two utilities: keykill.com lets you disable up to three keys of your choice, and deboot.com changes the boot key to leftShift-Alt-Del. C programmers who simply want to make sure that the user can't Ctrl-Break out of their program can use the ANSI-standard signal() function; the Borland compilers also offer ctrlbrk() for handling Ctrl-Break.
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How do I send a Ctrl-Alt-Del command remotely using Screen Control?

Desktop Scout Spy Software - Frequently Asked Questions
In the Screen Control window, right-click the system menu (top-left corner) and select "Send Ctrl-Alt-Del". This will allow you to get around certain windows such as "Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to login" and to lock workstations. How do I connect to an Agent when it is behind a router? I am trying to connect to my computer which is behind my Internet router.
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Why does Macromedia Flash MX create extra files when I press Ctrl+F12 (Windows) or Cmd+F12 (Mac)?

Books - Flash MX H•O•T - FAQ
Pressing Ctrl+F12 or Cmd+F12 is a shortcut for the Publish Preview command. This means that Macromedia Flash MX will publish the .swf file and an HTML file when you press this key. These files will be created in the same directory as the .fla file. If you want to preview your movie without publishing any other files, choose Control & Test Movie or File & Publish Preview & Flash, and only the .swf file will be created. Chapter 16, “Publishing and Exporting,” explains...
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Why does Windows XP crash when running DrJava in JDK 1.4.1?

This is not a DrJava-specific problem. There is a known issue with JDK 1.4.1 and some video cards in Windows XP, likely caused by DirectX and an ATI Radeon video driver. For more information, see here. As a workaround, completely uninstall JDK 1.4.1 and install either JDK 1.4.0 or 1.4.2.
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What can I do when my login screen does not appear after pressing CTRL + ALT + F11?

Parent Tools: Frequently Asked Questions
If the hot key combination doesn't work, reboot your computer and try again. You can also bring up the login screen by going to Start -> Run... and typing ptrun32/ptrun32.exe, and press OK.
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Can I still press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 to enter audit mode during Windows Welcome?

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Yes, during the first screen of Windows Welcome where Qmark, the question mark character, appears, you can enter audit mode by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+F3. However, this does not work on any other screen after this. Click Back to return to the first screen. If a different account has been set up on your technician computer to complete preinstallation (different from what was used when you first installed \OPKtools), then proceed to the \OPKtools folder, open Setupmgr.
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The option -nounixkill has no effect. How can i prevent the server shutdown an Ctrl-Alt-BackSpace?

Cygwin/X Frequently Asked Questions
There is a keybinding to Ctrl-Alt-BackSpace which is named TerminateServer. Remove this binding and Ctrl-Alt-BackSpace will have no effect.
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How can I record an Alt or Ctrl key by itself?

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You can disable keyboard normalization to have the Alt, Ctrl and Shift keys appear in the macro commands list. See the "Macro keyboard and mouse normalization" topic under the Voice Macros section in the online help for details on this.
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Q: How do I get Alt+Tab to work for Windows XP?

Alt.Games.Everquest FAQ
From the EQ Live FAQ, with some modifications owing to the dead link they provide): Windows XP keeps a list of program compatibility information. Up until recently, EverQuest was not built to allow Alt+Tab, and so our executable ended up in this list explicitly preventing the Alt+Tab functionality. Obviously that has changed. We are working on getting that changed. But in the meantime, if you are using Windows XP and you would like to enable Alt+Tab, there is a way to get it to work.
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How much space does a Windows XP installation roughly takes up?

Windows XP FAQ Frequently Asked Questions - Bootstrike.Com
GB (10%) for each TIF (default) Pure installation is around 2GB. The cycle of usage will need 8 GB in total, but in my personal knowledge, 3GB would be sufficient. The Recycle Bin, TIF sizes are too over stressed.
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Does Windows XP have a new Graphic User Interface (GUI)?

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Yes, Windows XP will have a "newer" look to it but will still have the basics of Windows we have grown accustomed to. The one that is debuted at the EMP is the "Luna" theme.
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I have Windows XP Home Edition. Does it have Internet Connection Firewall?

Firewall: FAQ
Yes, both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional have the built-in Internet Connection Firewall. The steps to turn on the firewall are identical. You might not be logged on as an administrator. You must be logged on as an administrator to turn on Internet Connection Firewall. When you first set up your Windows XP computer, the procedure guides you through the process of establishing an administrator account and password.
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I have Windows XP with Powertoys installed and AltGr does not work. What can I do?

Cygwin/X Frequently Asked Questions
This problem is solved in recent Cygwin/X releases. Use cygwin setup to upgrade the xorg-x11-xwin package. The older X11 releases on the various commercial unices define the AltGr key as ModeSwitch, MetaR, AltR or similar. Cygwin/X expects it to be ISO_Level3_Switch. For reasons unknown to us this is reset when loggin into the remote host. As far as we don't have access to such a machine we are unable to track this down and find a reason.
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Why don't the shortcuts Ctrl+& and Alt-& work?

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Bear in mind that to get an '&' you have to hold down the Shift key, so Ctrl+& is actually keyed as Shift+Ctrl+7 and Alt+& is Shift+Alt+7. I have a problem with Paste Special. I made an Excel file MySpreadsheet.xls and saved it. I made a Word file MyDocument.doc and saved it. Then I copied a range of cells from MySpreadsheet and used Paste Special, with the 'Linked' option, to place it in MyDocument. I saved the Word file.
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I cannot speak when I press the CTRL key. What can I do?

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Sometimes your system might lock the CTRL key. Point the cursor to the microphone image and press the mouse button to talk
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