Question
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Last activity: 9 Jan 2025 12:22 EST
SENDKEYS does not work
Function SENDKEYS does not work for unattended execution. This function was working correctly on an old VM but not on a new configured VM.
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System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception (0x80004005): Access is denied at System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys.SendInput(Byte[] oldKeyboardState, Queue previousEvents) at System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys.Send(String keys, Control control, Boolean wait) at System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys.SendWait(String keys) at OpenSpan.Adapters.Windows.Window.SendKeys(String keys, Boolean focus) at OpenSpan.Adapters.Virtual.VirtualTargets.VirtualControl.SendKeys(String keys, Boolean focus) at OpenSpan.Adapters.Controls.Control.SendKeys(String keys, Boolean focus)
Accepted Solution
Updated: 9 Jan 2025 12:22 EST
Pegasystems Inc.
US
@JeanChristopheD17042937 There is nothing specific about Pega Robotics or its install that would prevent or allow SendKeys to work. If your machine is locked, then SendKeys will not work as the keys will be sent to the lockscreen. If you are using the RPA Service, it will unlock the session when it logs in, although it is still possible for your machine to lock if that feature is not disabled on that machine.
Pegasystems Inc.
US
@JeanChristopheD17042937 Is there any other information you can provide? What is different about the VM? Does your automation work when you test it on your machine? Does it work on the VM when you are watching it? What is different about the VM when it doesn't work? What type of application are you using SendKeys with (Windows application, Edge or Chrome application, or a text/emulator application)?
Cour Justice Européenne
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Configuration of VM on which it runs :
Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 OS build 19045.5011
Processor Intel Xeon Gold 6230
Configuration of VM on which it does not run :
Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 OS build 19045.5011
Processor Intel Xeon Silver 4316
Is there a specific item in Windows or even in PEGA which could prevent SENDKEYS from running in unattended mode ?
Or is there a specific install component for PEGA to allow unattended robot ?
Accepted Solution
Updated: 9 Jan 2025 12:22 EST
Pegasystems Inc.
US
@JeanChristopheD17042937 There is nothing specific about Pega Robotics or its install that would prevent or allow SendKeys to work. If your machine is locked, then SendKeys will not work as the keys will be sent to the lockscreen. If you are using the RPA Service, it will unlock the session when it logs in, although it is still possible for your machine to lock if that feature is not disabled on that machine.