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    Dominik Reichl
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    Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


    _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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      Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


      _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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      Andrew Peace
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      Try scroll-lock scroll-lock, or perhaps, left control left control, or something similar with numlock etc. That's how the one's a work function, at least :-). -- Andrew.

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        Try scroll-lock scroll-lock, or perhaps, left control left control, or something similar with numlock etc. That's how the one's a work function, at least :-). -- Andrew.

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        Dominik Reichl
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        Thanks, I'll try those tomorrow :) Dominik


        _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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          Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


          _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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          Marc Clifton
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          Are they connected on a LAN? Get rid of the hardware and use Synergy[^] instead. :-D Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing

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          • D Dominik Reichl

            Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


            _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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            Christopher Duncan
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            Dominik, What's the name of the manufacturer? You may have already considered this, but it's extremely common for companies to have manuals available for download as PDF files from their web site. Alternatively, you could call their (hopefully toll free) number and ask for help. Christopher Duncan Today's Corporate Battle Tactic Unite the Tribes: Ending Turf Wars for Career and Business Success The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World

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              Are they connected on a LAN? Get rid of the hardware and use Synergy[^] instead. :-D Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing

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              Victor Vogelpoel
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              Yeah, Synergy gets my vote! Amazing tool VictorV

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                Are they connected on a LAN? Get rid of the hardware and use Synergy[^] instead. :-D Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing

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                Rocky Moore
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                That is just for switching mouse and keyboard isn't it? Rocky <>< www.HintsAndTips.com - Includes Developer Tips www.MyQuickPoll.com - Now with Recent Poll List

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                • D Dominik Reichl

                  Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


                  _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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                  Lost User
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                  Double scroll lock then up arrow (Belkin). Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                    Double scroll lock then up arrow (Belkin). Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                    Michael Dunn
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                    Also double scroll lock then a number key (for ex. 1 through 4 to switch to that port) --Mike-- Personal stuff:: Ericahist | Homepage Shareware stuff:: 1ClickPicGrabber | RightClick-Encrypt CP stuff:: CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | C++ Forum FAQ ---- Actual sign at the laundromat I go to: "No tinting or dying." "Linux is good. It can do no wrong. It is open source so must be right. It has penguins. I want to eat your brain."   -- Paul Watson, Linux Zombie

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                    • D Dominik Reichl

                      Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


                      _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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                      Dominik Reichl wrote: If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Left Ctrl - Left Ctrl - 1 and Left Ctrl - Left Ctrl - 2 Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004

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                        Hello! Today I've installed a hardware desktop switch between 2 PCs, to redirect one keyboard/mouse/monitor to one of the 2 PCs and back. Now I got a problem: I got that switch without any manual/readme/etc and don't know the key combination to switch between the two PCs... And it doesn't have a hardware button... :doh: I tried several key combinations, but none of them worked... If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? :confused: Thanks in advance and best regards, Dominik


                        _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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                        Ryan Binns
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                        Dominik Reichl wrote: If you have a switch: what key combination do you use??? The ones we use use the control key pressed twice in rapid succession. Left-control rotates the sources in one direction, right-control goes the other way.

                        Ryan

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                          Double scroll lock then up arrow (Belkin). Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D

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                          Dominik Reichl
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                          This one worked! Many thanks! :) Dominik


                          _outp(0x64, 0xAD); and __asm mov al, 0xAD __asm out 0x64, al do the same... but what do they do?? ;) (doesn't work on NT)

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