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MAME Interruption
rdagger:
Is there anyway to stop windows from interrupting MAME in the middle of a game. I often lose games because of the anti-virus software updating, other programs making trouble or accidentally pressing the button between CTRL and ALT.
DaveMMR:
1) Turn off anti-virus program (and other programs that want constant attention).
2) Don't use keyboard to play games (or be careful... or pop it out). :D
EDIT: Here's a way you can turn off that key's functionality.
http://johnhaller.com/jh/useful_stuff/disable_windows_key/
EDIT 2: I didn't test it out - use at your own risk!
pointdablame:
For mame on my desktop, I remap all my buttons to A,S,D,Z,X,C
That avoides the windows key problem.
As for antivirus, you can disable it, but if this is your main PC you may not want to do this
SirPeale:
I just tried the registry thing, didn't work for me. Of course I may need to reboot (I didn't).
JB:
There's an option in TweakUI to prevent apps from stealing focus, but it seems to be of little use.