How to Install Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP
Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) is a Microsoft Windows API that enables applications to stage and burn images to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray optical storage media. It also supports other disc-like media that lay images in the same manner.
IMAPIv2.0 is supported natively starting with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. However, if you are using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you need to install the KB932716 update package to enable IMAPIv2.0 functionality on your system.
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In this article, we will show you how to download and install the KB932716 update package for Windows XP.
Step 1: Check your system requirements
Before you install the KB932716 update package, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
You must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3 (SP3) installed on your system.
You must have a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray burner connected to your system.
You must have enough free disk space to store the downloaded update package and the temporary files during installation.
Step 2: Download the KB932716 update package
To download the KB932716 update package, follow these steps:
Go to the Microsoft Download Center website[^1^].
Select your language from the drop-down list and click Download.
On the next page, choose the file that matches your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and click Next.
Save the file to a location on your hard disk where you can easily find it.
Step 3: Install the KB932716 update package
To install the KB932716 update package, follow these steps:
Close all open programs and windows on your system.
Locate the file that you downloaded in step 2 and double-click it to run it.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
Restart your system when prompted.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP. You can now use IMAPIv2.0 compatible applications to create and burn disc images on your system.
Step 4: Verify the installation of IMAPIv2.0
To verify that IMAPIv2.0 is installed and working on your system, you can use the IMAPIv2.0 Diagnostic Tool. This tool is included in the KB932716 update package and can help you troubleshoot any issues with IMAPIv2.0.
To use the IMAPIv2.0 Diagnostic Tool, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Run, type imapi2diag.exe, and then click OK.
The IMAPIv2.0 Diagnostic Tool window will open. Click Start Test to begin the diagnostic process.
The tool will scan your system and display the results in the window. You can view the details of each test by clicking on the + sign next to it.
If all tests pass, you will see a green check mark next to each test and a message that says All tests completed successfully. This means that IMAPIv2.0 is installed and working correctly on your system.
If any test fails, you will see a red cross mark next to it and a message that explains the cause of the failure. You can also click on the Help button to get more information and possible solutions for the problem.
When you are done, click Close to exit the tool.
Step 5: Enjoy using IMAPIv2.0
Now that you have installed and verified IMAPIv2.0 on your system, you can start using it to create and burn disc images with compatible applications. Some examples of IMAPIv2.0 compatible applications are:
Windows Disc Image Burner: A built-in tool in Windows 7 and later versions that lets you burn ISO or IMG files to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray discs.
ImgBurn: A free and lightweight application that supports a wide range of image formats and disc types.
CDBurnerXP: A free and easy-to-use application that can create data discs, audio CDs, video DVDs, and ISO files.
BurnAware Free: A free and powerful application that can burn all kinds of discs, create bootable discs, copy discs, erase discs, and more.
You can also use IMAPIv2.0 to create your own applications that can stage and burn disc images using the IMAPI interfaces and programming elements. For more information on how to use IMAPI in your development projects, refer to the IMAPI documentation.
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