TypeKey method of the Msvm_Keyboard class
Simulates a press-release key sequence. This is equivalent to calling PressKey followed by ReleaseKey.
Syntax
uint32 TypeKey(
[in] uint32 keyCode
);
Parameters
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keyCode [in]
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Type: uint32
The virtual key code of the key to press. For the list for virtual-key codes, see Virtual-Key Codes.
Return value
Type: uint32
A return value of zero indicates success. A nonzero value indicates a failure to modify the key state.
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Completed with No Error (0)
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Method Parameters Checked - Job Started (4096)
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Failed (32768)
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Access Denied (32769)
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Not Supported (32770)
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Status is unknown (32771)
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Timeout (32772)
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Invalid parameter (32773)
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System is in used (32774)
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Invalid state for this operation (32775)
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Incorrect data type (32776)
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System is not available (32777)
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Out of memory (32778)
Remarks
Access to the Msvm_Keyboard class might be restricted by UAC Filtering. For more information, see User Account Control and WMI.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows 8 [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps only] |
| Namespace |
Root\Virtualization\V2 |
| MOF |
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| DLL |
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