Sending Virtual Keypress while locking out peripherials

I am working on a 2010 LV program to mitigate operator errors--pretty simple; mainly manipulating a third party executable window (TPEW). However, my program (MP) works great but has a huge, basic flaw that I am sure there is a simple solution? Without a solution, unfortunately, correct operation of MP relies on the premise the user will not touch any peripherals; not very reliable when MP is supposed to add process control—LOL. After the user scans a few barcodes into MP, MP activates opens/activates the TPEW, sends virtual key presses (VKPs), using user32.dll commands—typical method I think, to “type” the name of a particular graphics file (and other info) into the TPEW data fields. MP works like a champ, unless the user clicks the mouse (deactivates the TPEW) or hits the actual keyboard (extraneous keys corrupt the laser marking graphics file name MP is “typing” in). MP needs to periodically disable the peripherals, but at the same time, be able to send VKPs. GIVEN THIS METHOD (user32.dll) OF SENDING VKPs OR ANY OTHER, CAN PERIPHERALS BE DISABLE BY AT THE SAME TIME VKPs ARE SENT USING LV? I searched the entire internet, but have not found a solution.
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I am researching autoit, but don't quite get it yet. Do you know if I add send key commands using API calls, where you specified to enter my code, will it be blocked by the autoit block? Please see example code in jpeg I posted below, using API disable input. My prob is if I disable input using API, it also disables my keypresses sent via API. I am kinda thinking disabling via autoit will have the same problem. Maybe I need to figure out another method to send virtual keypresses, though I don't have a clue what would work other than sending via API as I am.
I hope this works, or I may be SOL. I just need to do a bit more research to see how to configure it.
Regards,
Shannon
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