Pywin32 SendKeys: "Windows button" keypress

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I'm trying to use Python to lock my computer. The only way I know to do this via keystrokes is by holding down the "Windows button" and pressing the "L" key. However, I can't figure out how to do this with Pywin32.

I found an extensive list of Pywin32's available keys: http://win32com.goermezer.de/content/view/136/254/ (But it doesn't include the "Windows button," so I'm still stuck.)

Any suggestions?

There are a few other functions I'd like to (but don't have to) have the ability to do that require the Windows key. — Robinson
– Robinson, Commented Aug 8, 2013 at 3:05
I now have it where I can use the Windows key, except it doesn't work in combination with letters (but it does work with the other keys like the "right arrow"). LINK: pastebin.com/Ew21FASU — Robinson
– Robinson, Commented Aug 8, 2013 at 7:03

Steve Barnes · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-07 07:04:16Z

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From Tim Golden's pages:

import ctypes
ctypes.windll.user32.LockWorkStation()

answered Aug 7, 2013 at 7:04

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