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Q116009: Get MPEG Command Set for MCI from Microsoft Download Center

Article: Q116009
Product(s): Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit
Version(s): 3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile kbmm kbOSWin310 kb16bitonly
Last Modified: 23-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1 
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SUMMARY
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Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) is a compression format for use in motion
video multimedia applications and drivers. This article documents the current
MPEG command set for the Media Control Interface (MCI) and is contained in the
file MCIMPG.EXE.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  Mcimpg.exe

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure
servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

In late 1993 and early 1994, Microsoft was approached by several hardware and
software companies to create an industry standard for MPEG on PCs. While
commercial MPEG products for PC are starting to appear, many companies in the
industry believe that a standard playback command set will speed widespread
acceptance of MPEG on the PC.

This MPEG command set is a subset of the "Digital Video Command Set for the Media
Control Interface" (Microsoft part #098-37538).

Additional query words: VFW VIDEO REGISTRATION MCIMPG.EXE

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Keywords          : kbfile kbmm kbOSWin310 kb16bitonly 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbSDKSearch kbWinSDKSearch kbWinSDK310
Version           : :3.1

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