Windows Media Player SDK Technology Page

Welcome to the online home of the Windows Media Player Software Development Kit (SDK). This page provides links to the resources you need to extend the functionality of Windows Media Player and to bring the power of digital media to your applications with the Windows Media Player control.

Essential Resources

Windows Media Player 11 SDK (in the Windows SDK for Windows Vista) The latest version of the Windows Media Player SDK s included in the Windows SDK for Windows Vista. Many of the other Windows Media technologies for developers are also included in the Windows SDK.

Windows Media Player 11 SDK Documentation Discover new features in the Windows Media Player 11 SDK.

Windows Media Player 11 Type 1 Online Store Plug-in Wizard Create a basic type 1 online store plug-in that you can use as a starting point. This wizard creates a plug-in for Windows Media Player 11 that works with Microsoft's sample type 1 online store. You can modify the plug-in so that it works with your own online store. The plug-in implements the IWMPContentPartner interface, which is documented in the Windows Media Player 11 SDK.

Release Notes for Windows Media Player 11 SDK Get late-breaking information about the Windows Media Player 11 SDK.

Windows Media Player 10 SDK Download the most recent release of the Windows Media Player SDK.

Readme for the Windows Media Player 10 SDK Get late-breaking details and other helpful information that supplements the Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 SDK.

Windows Media SDK Newsgroup Discuss the Windows Media Player SDK with other developers. This newsgroup covers development topics that span the Windows Media technologies.