How to check in C++ if the system is active?

Question

I\'m writing code that need to run only when there is no human activity on the PC, like when the screensaver is running. Any suggestions on how to do this in c++ under windows?<

Answer 1

Use SystemParametersInfo(...)

   private const int SPI_GETSCREENSAVERACTIVE = 16;
   SystemParametersInfo( SPI_GETSCREENSAVERACTIVE, 0, 
         ref isActive, 0 );
      return isActive;

Reference: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/ScreenSaverControl.aspx