IWMPControls::pause method (wmp.h)
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The pause method pauses playback of the media item.
Syntax
HRESULT pause();
Return value
The method returns an HRESULT. Possible values include, but are not limited to, those in the following table.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The method succeeded. |
Remarks
When a file is paused, Windows Media Player does not give up any system resources, such as the audio device.
Certain media types cannot be paused, such as live streams. To determine whether a particular media type can be paused, call the IWMPControls::get_isAvailable method and pass in the BSTR value "pause".
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Media Player 9 Series or later. |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | wmp.h |
| DLL | Wmp.dll |