Virtual Devices (3.1) (vdag31qh.hlp) (Table of Contents; Topic list)
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Begin_Message_Mode
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include vmm.inc
 
mov     ebx, VM                 ; VM handle
mov     eax, Begin_Message_Mode
VMMcall System_Control
 
The Begin_Message_Mode message notifies the virtual display, keyboard, and
mouse devices to prepare to display messages and read input from the
keyboard. The system sends this message if Windows cannot display the
requested warning or error message.
 
Parameter  Description
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VM         Specifies a handle identifying the virtual machine entering
           message mode.
 
Return Value
 
The carry flag must be clear.
 
Comments
 
This message is usually processed only by the virtual keyboard, mouse, and
display devices.
 
Uses
 
Flags
 
See Also
 
End_Message_Mode