What codec is required for a file?

[UJ]

Can anybody tell me how to tell what codec is required for a file
programmatically. I will have users uploading a file to our server and I
want to limit the codecs we allow because the machine that is playing them
back will only have limited codecs available.

Also how can I get new codecs programmatically if they are needed? I realize
some need a full install programs (like DivX) but there are others that
Media Player will go and find for you. I'd like to provide the same
functionality as part of my program.

TIA - Jeff.

 

[Kevin Spencer]

Hi Jeff,

Your best bet would be to use the Microsoft DirectShow API. See:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/directshow/htm/directshow.asp

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HTH,

Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
Short Order Coder
http://unclechutney.blogspot.com

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