Thread: KeyPress Logger

Hi,

i am trying to write a program which captures key press's from the keyboard so that i can work out which key is pressed more than any other.

I have never done anything like this before, my C++ skills are getting better, but i just need someone to point me in the right direction. I am a strong believe in doing things myself so i am not looking for a code handout, but someone just to show me the light at the end of the tunnel.

Any help would be great.

Thanks dwk,

Ok looking at most of them forum posts, people will probably be thinking this is a keylogger. Maybe i should explain the enviroment this will be used in. Basically, i have a crap old computer which connects to the internet, my project involves finding the most commonly used websites and key strokes people use. Although people who will be involved in this project are family and friends. I have no intention of screwing them over, it will only count the keys press and increment a number not store any textual information. plus they will only be surfing the net each for a max 10 mins each and ten people have to do it. Then i use the numbers from the test. Thats IT!

Just didnt want anyone to get the arse with me.

Well basically i have paired with a another student who does media, and someone that does physiology. My media friend has created a short film which takes 10 mins to watch about different events, celebs all that kind of crap. My physiology has create some flash cards sequences and stuff (actually i dont have a clue what she is doing), then we unleash them for 10 minutes to the net to see what they remember and what websites they went to, keyboard strokes, the order of websites. Anyway its more complex than that but i am just trying to give you an idea of what we are doing. Its carries no marks, its for a free competention, you win book vouchers or some crap.

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