I have never really tried java before. So i am wondering if this is possible with a java app or script. I want it to open a particular application, then send a ctl+c or F1 key command (this can be configured within the application). Then wait wait a given amount of time and then close the application. But the kicker is the machine is virtual and so has no actual keyboard, mouse or monitor etc. So if anyone could let me know if this possible that would be great. Thanks in advance PS if java is not the way to do it can anyone direct me please, i have been trying to fix this for months. Thanks