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Windows Multimedia

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Purpose

Microsoft Windows multimedia support enables applications to use sound and video.

Where applicable

Windows multimedia can be used in all Windows-based applications.

Developer audience

Windows multimedia is designed for use by C/C++ programmers. Familiarity with the Windows graphical user interface and message-driven architecture is required.

In this section

Topic Description
MCI
 General information about how to use the Media Control Interface.
MCIWnd Window Class
 General information about a window class that can serve as a control for media playback.
Multimedia Audio
 General information about how to use multimedia audio.
Multimedia Input
 General information about how to use multimedia input.
Video for Windows
 General information about how to use Video for Windows.
Multimedia Reference
 Documentation of Windows multimedia functions, interfaces, commands, and messages.