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Asked: June 6, 20262026-06-06T20:39:16+00:00 2026-06-06T20:39:16+00:00

I have a java program that is running in the background(Windows). I would like

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I have a java program that is running in the background(Windows). I would like to bind a key that will terminate the process in some way, even if you are currently working in another program. Is this possible?

Basically I would like to do something like:

If(KeyPressed)
//break from main loop;
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    2026-06-06T20:39:18+00:00Added an answer on June 6, 2026 at 8:39 pm

    You’d need to use JNI. I’ve used this with some success:
    http://code.google.com/p/jnativehook/

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