IWMPCore::launchURL method (wmp.h)
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The launchURL method sends a URL to the user's default browser.
Syntax
HRESULT launchURL(
[in] BSTR bstrURL
);
Parameters
[in] bstrURL
BSTR containing the URL.
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
This method only opens webpages using the HTTP or HTTPS protocols.
Windows Media Player 10 Mobile: This method always returns E_INVALIDARG.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Media Player 9 Series or later. |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | wmp.h |
| DLL | Wmp.dll |