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How to run .net code when a user unlocks a Windows machine?

How do I run .net code when a user unlocks their machine?

Windows versions: XP and 7

Solution

  • This article looks perfect for you if you want to subscribe to the session lock/unlock events (e.g. how Messenger sets your status to away when you lock your PC).

    http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shawnfa/archive/2005/05/17/418891.aspx

    Alternatively, you can run a script on Windows 7 unlock as per this ServerFault question: https://serverfault.com/questions/148258/run-a-script-after-i-unlock-my-windows-session