Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP
The Image Mastering API (IMAPI) is a Microsoft Windows API that enables applications to stage and burn images to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray optical storage media. IMAPI was first introduced in Windows XP and has been updated in later versions of Windows. However, Windows XP users need to install a separate update package to enable IMAPI 2.0 functionality on their systems.
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What is IMAPI 2.0?
IMAPI 2.0 is the second version of the Image Mastering API that was released by Microsoft in June 2007. It provides several new features and benefits over IMAPI 1.0, such as:
Support for Blu-ray Disc (BD) media, including single-layer and dual-layer discs.
Support for multiple recorders, allowing simultaneous burning of multiple discs.
Support for disc spanning, allowing large images to be split across multiple discs.
Support for disc erasing, allowing rewritable discs to be erased before burning.
Support for disc verification, allowing data integrity to be checked after burning.
Support for disc formats, allowing different file systems and layouts to be used on discs.
Support for disc events, allowing applications to receive notifications about disc status and progress.
Support for disc properties, allowing applications to query and modify various disc parameters.
IMAPI 2.0 also provides a simplified and consistent programming model that is compatible with various programming languages and environments, such as C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, and VBScript.
How to install IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP?
To enable IMAPI 2.0 functionality on Windows XP, users need to download and install the KB932716 update package from the Microsoft Download Center. This package is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP. The prerequisites for installing this package are:
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3 (SP3).
A restart of the computer after applying the update.
The KB932716 update package does not replace any other updates and does not affect the functionality of IMAPI 1.0 on Windows XP. Users can still use IMAPI 1.0 if they prefer or if their applications require it.
How to use IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP?
To use IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP, users need to have compatible optical drives and media that support the features of IMAPI 2.0. Users also need to have applications that are designed to use IMAPI 2.0 or that can access it through COM interfaces or scripting languages. Some examples of such applications are:
[Windows Disc Image Burner], a built-in utility in Windows that allows users to burn ISO or IMG files to discs using IMAPI 2.0.
[Windows Media Player], a media player and library application that allows users to burn audio CDs and data CDs or DVDs using IMAPI 2.0.
[Windows Live Photo Gallery], a photo management and editing application that allows users to burn photos and videos to CDs or DVDs using IMAPI 2.0.
[Windows Live Movie Maker], a video editing and publishing application that allows users to burn movies to DVDs using IMAPI 2.0.
[Windows DVD Maker], a DVD authoring application that allows users to create and burn DVD-Video discs using IMAPI 2.0.
[ImgBurn], a free and lightweight disc burning application that supports various formats and features using IMAPI 2.0.
[CDBurnerXP], a free and versatile disc burning application that supports various formats and features using IMAPI 2.0.
Users can also use IMAPI 2.0 to create their own applications or scripts that can stage and burn images to discs. For more information about how to use IMAPI 2.0, users can refer to the [IMAPI documentation] on the Microsoft Learn website.
What are the known issues of IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP?
IMAPI 2.0 is a stable and reliable API that has been tested and verified by Microsoft and other developers. However, there may be some issues or limitations that users may encounter when using IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP, such as:
Some optical drives or media may not be compatible with IMAPI 2.0 or may not support all the features of IMAPI 2.0. Users should check the specifications and compatibility of their hardware and software before using IMAPI 2.0.
Some applications may not be compatible with IMAPI 2.0 or may not support all the features of IMAPI 2.0. Users should check the documentation and requirements of their applications before using IMAPI 2.0.
Some disc formats or layouts may not be compatible with IMAPI 2.0 or may not support all the features of IMAPI 2.0. Users should check the standards and specifications of their disc formats before using IMAPI 2.0.
Some disc operations may fail or produce errors due to various factors, such as hardware malfunctions, software conflicts, media defects, user errors, or power interruptions. Users should follow the best practices and troubleshooting tips for disc burning when using IMAPI 2.0.
For more information about the known issues of IMAPI 2.0 on Windows XP, users can refer to the [Microsoft Support article] that describes the key features, the benefits, and the known issues of the Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update package that is dated June 26, 2007.
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