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    copied!<p>I want to use kbhit() for "Press any key to continue" function. However, after I used the kbhit() in a loop, the key-pressed is stored in the stdin. So in the next scanf(), the key-pressed from before, appears in the input.</p> <pre><code>int x,b=0; printf("Press any key to continue...") while (b==0) { b=kbhit(); } system("cls"); printf("Enter number:"); scanf("%d",&amp;x); </code></pre> <p>So, if the user pressed a key, lets say the letter K, the k appears after "Enter number:".</p> <p>I've tried looking for solutions, but failed to make any of them work. I tried to put a backspace character in to the input stream. I also tried using getch(), however, the user has to press "Enter" in order to continue, so it defeats the original purpose. I also tried clearing the stdin stream, by closing and opening, but I can't get it to open properly.</p> <p>EDIT: As what janisz said in the comments, all I needed is to use system("pause"). Although I can't edit As what janisz said in the comments, all I needed is to use system("pause"). Although I can't edit the "Press any key to continue", its sufficient for my purpose. I will continue trying other solutions provided here for better results if possible, but for now, system("pause") is want i need.</p> <p>EDIT2: Ok, some of you suggested using getch(). From what I saw online, getch() function gets the input from the stream without the char actually showing on the screen, which is what I want. However, when I tried using getch(), the program doesn't continue after I press any key, it waits for me to press the enter key. Is there a problem? I'm using C-Free 4 Standard on Windows 7.</p>
 

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