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mmKeys.dll - Use a multimedia keyboard with iTunes
Tags: Keyboard
Added On: 4th Jan 08
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Makes your multimedia keyboard buttons work with iTunes when the program isn’t currently in focus, or is minimised.
It is common to find that, when it’s not maximised, iTunes will not recognise your media or gaming keyboard shortcuts as commands to play, pause, skip song, or whatever the control might be. This plugin fixes the problem in most cases. It saves you having to bring iTunes up on screen each time you want to change how it’s playing.
Apparently this issue was fixed in an early version of iTunes 7, but with the latest release the problem has re-surfaced.
To use this plugin, simply copy the mmKeys.dll file into your plugins folder.
- For XP Users: “C:\Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins”
- Vista Users: “C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunes Plug-ins”
- In each case, you have to create this folder if it doesn’t already exist.
This plugin is great if you want your multi-media keyboard to be able to control iTunes when it’s behind another window or hidden in the system tray.
If you press play and it brings up WMP thats because itunes is not set as the default media player. Make sure to open the task manager and under processes end the ituneshelper process. I have also found that alot of HP keyboards dont like to work with itunes. When i had an HP keyboard i used a different method with the same results… control of itunes. If anyone is having trouble and/or needs the alternate method email me at Bluelotuspyro@gmail.com.
Cheers m8
Beautiful. Works perfectly in XP Pro. Thank you!
nice work man
great help
Thanks!! awesome!!! Works in Vista home x64
Wow, awesome! This has to be the easiest and most convenient fix! Thanks so much
this is great it works in Windows 7 BETA and RC (x32)
Hmmm it didn’t work for me =) i don’t understand what i did wrong..
Works perfectly, Vista Home x64
Hertzlich Danke..
O_o Too bad it doesn’t work with my keyboard BlueStork White. Anyway I think I’v done all what is written. sorry for my bad english i’m fr)
Nice! Worked like a charm!
Where do you put the dll file if you’re running windows 7?
Great! This is awesome. Works perfectly with Vista x64. Thanks!!!!!!
thaaankuuu :D:D:D:D
ur a maadog
This works with Windows 7 (keys will work with iTunes in the background). However, after the first time iTunes is minimized, it won’t work again until iTunis is closed and re-opened. Any ideas why?
Great Job! it worked perfectly!
the plugin works well for the most part but is there anyway to stop itunes from popping up when it is minimized to the system tray?? it works fine when i skip tracks but if i press play/pause it pops up.
Works a treat, thanks
perfect plugin. thx a lot !
Thank you for this info.
I just installed Windows 7 RC 64-bit on my desktop and lost my media keys functionality when iTunes was minimized.
This solved it =)
lol thanks!
it works for vista x32. all you have to do is restart itunes after you put it in the folder, which is apparently not visible. just search it in the search bar and then follow the instructions.
Perfect! I looked for a solution for so long, I tried writing up my own script and I was ready to give up until I found this. I’m on a Vaio FW-390 with Vista Home Premium 64-bit.
For those whose computers it’s not working on- make sure ituneshelper.exe is closed - do this from task manager.
That’s what worked for my hp laptop
Omg works with my HP laptop quicktouch!
thanks so much.
btw there is a lil lag after pressing play/pause but its not bad
I must say, this is an AMAZING little plug-in. I have been drving myself crazy trying to figure out my MultiMedia Keyboard to Itunes issue. Its quick, simple, and highly effective! Tyvm!
amazing solution wow
does not support iTunes 8.2….
your the best, it works even in Windows 7!
and, yes it does support the latest itunes!
it stopped working for me all the sudden.
For iTunes 8.2 you may need to create the ‘Plug-ins’ folder yourself in the iTunes directory. Definitely works, using Dell Inspiron 9400.
Yay! It works in Windows 7 (64 bit). Solved a big annoyance for me. I didn’t have any problem with iTunes is minimized.
Brilliant solution. Works on iTunes 8.2 running Vista with my Vaio keyboard. Many thanks.