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There is a program I must run which takes up the entire OS and will shut off if the application is closed or minimized to another program, so I was wondering if there is a way to make the program think it is taking over the entire OS while I run Chrome in another OS. Thank you!
ann mordeh
Posted 2017-05-28T23:34:37.740
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If you have a powerful enough machine and admin rights what you could do is visualize the OS so it runs that os only. Since the browser locks the OS down you'll have to virtualize the lockdown browser application. Please note that you'll have to install the OS in the virtual machine before installing the application, but its doable. There are a couple of free virtualization software that you can use. Here are a few free solutions.
Oracle Virtualbox https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
VMware player http://www.vmware.com/products/player/playerpro-evaluation.html
Note: If you are trying to virtualize windows you might have to buy an OS license, depending on your budget it could prove to be expensive.
sergio rivera
Posted 2017-05-28T23:34:37.740
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Okay, I really hope this doesn't sound dumb. While trying to download virtualbox it says I haven't adjusted my settings and cannot install it. Am I missing something? – ann mordeh – 2017-05-29T00:16:01.523
Have you tried opening the installer as administrator? Is that the exact error you are getting? – sergio rivera – 2017-05-29T00:25:14.510
Yup still no luck. Even as admin. It is saying my system is not modified – ann mordeh – 2017-05-29T00:40:12.227
TBH, never encountered the error before. But after some reading around, it seems that it has to do with the fact that your windows might be out of date. It seems that the error pops out if windows can not find the certificate. Updating windows might solve the issue. It solved it for this guy link
– sergio rivera – 2017-05-29T00:51:48.047If you are running Win 10, check this setting: https://www.howtogeek.com/302352/how-to-allow-only-apps-from-the-store-on-windows-10-and-whitelist-desktop-apps/
– SpiderPig – 2017-05-29T14:32:05.893
Your question is not clear. What do you mean "takes up the entire OS"? "There is a program I must run"... Which program are you referring to? – user84207 – 2017-05-28T23:38:41.687
There is a program called lockdown browser which is designed to ensure external applications are not being used and does not allow the use of other applications while it is running. I am looking for a way to get around this. Thank you! – ann mordeh – 2017-05-28T23:42:52.220
@annmordeh Remove the program in question. You will need to be an Administrator for this to be possible – Ramhound – 2017-05-28T23:52:19.617
I cannot remove the program. I think there is a misunderstanding because I need to run this application in addition to another one, but LockDown does not permit the use of other applications while in use. Thanks!! – ann mordeh – 2017-05-28T23:55:41.950
2Do you want to cheat at an exam? Anyway, you could try VirtualBox. – SpiderPig – 2017-05-28T23:59:16.087
Lmao you know it – ann mordeh – 2017-05-28T23:59:52.667
I will definitely check it out. Thank you so much @SpiderPig – ann mordeh – 2017-05-29T00:02:37.923
There are also other ways to get around LockDown. For example by using a tool that causes chrome windows to always be on top or doing something more sophisticated like this.
– SpiderPig – 2017-05-29T00:07:27.047Dang you are an expert – ann mordeh – 2017-05-29T00:14:58.370
Yeah, an expert in using google – SpiderPig – 2017-05-29T00:28:29.813
Yo. For that link do you know how to run that code. I have no idea how to use it :( – ann mordeh – 2017-05-29T00:43:34.363
Which code? The java code in the second link? Yes, I know how to run it but you need a Wolfram Alpha account for that. To run it without an account you'd need to change the code quite a bit. – SpiderPig – 2017-05-29T01:09:40.570