I think there are examples on the MSDN website to automating the Windows Media player, which should fit the need.


>Hello all...
>I have an .avi file that I would like to play at the opening of an application before the main form loads. I use vfp6 if that helps.(It would be even niftier if i could get the .avi to play maximized.) And people in @#*$ want ice water...
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>thanks,
>Tom Welch