detect all windows minimized from c# application

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how to detect all windows(of other applications) minimized from c# application

i have to monitor all opened application minimize activity from my application — Suriyan Suresh, Jan 05 '10 at 12:44

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:53

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Use example from here http://pinvoke.net/default.aspx/user32.EnumDesktopWindows then just check window state

answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:53

alemjerus

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This answer was very useful, thanks. But I'll just point out that linking to examples on PInvoke.net can be problematic - that particular example has edited five times since this answer was posted here at SO, and it looks very different now than it did then. Furtunately, you can see the old versions on PInvoke.net. Anyway, the current version seems to work fine, so thanks again. – RenniePet Jan 19 '14 at 15:23

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 05 '10 at 16:49

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If you want to monitor what's going on in the system, then you want to set up a CBT Hook. That will keep you notified when windows are created, destroyed, minimized, maximized, moved, activated, etc etc.

answered Jan 05 '10 at 16:49

Dan Byström

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:52

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Use GetWindowState() WinAPI function

answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:52

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score -1 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:48

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For Windows Forms you can look at the property WindowState on the Form object. Minimized windows will have a state of FormWindowState.Minimized.

answered Jan 05 '10 at 12:48

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i have to monitor other application activity not my application – Suriyan Suresh Jan 05 '10 at 12:50
@Suriyan: So, elaborate it in your question. Be more clear if you want a prompt answer. – serhio Jan 05 '10 at 13:21

detect all windows minimized from c# application

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