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IDirectSound8::Compact Method

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The Compact method has no effect.

Syntax

HRESULT Compact()

Return Value

The return value is DS_OK.

Remarks

This method was formerly used for compacting the on-board memory of ISA sound cards.

Requirements

Header: Declared in DSound.h.

Library: Use Dsound3d.dll.

See Also

IDirectSound8