MSVidWebDVD.DVDUniqueID Property
Note This topic applies to Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later.
The DVDUniqueID property retrieves a system-generated ID that uniquely identifies the current disc.
VidWebDVD.DVDUniqueID As String
Parameters
This property takes no parameters.
Return Value
This property returns a String that serves as a unique identifier for the current disc.
Error Codes
If the property fails, Err.Number may be set to one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| E_UNEXPECTED | MSVidWebDVD has not been initialized. |
| VFW_E_DVD_INVALIDDOMAIN | You attempted to take the value in a domain that does not support this property. |
| E_NO_DVD_VOLUME | No DVD in the machine. |
| E_REGION_CHANGE_FAIL | The DVD has a different region than the player. |
| VFW_E_DVD_OPERATION_INHIBITED | Operation prevented by UOP command. |
Remarks
This property is read-only with no default value. The identifier (ID) number is not truly unique, but it is unique for all practical purposes. The ID applies to all replicated copies of a disc. In other words, all copies of a specific movie have the same ID. The ID is based on file sizes, dates, and other information, and not the BCA value.
Examples
' Returning the property.
strID = VidWebDVD.DVDUniqueID
Requirements
| Type Library | Use MS Video Control 1.0 Type Library and Microsoft Tuner 1.0 Type Library. |
| DLL | Requires Quartz.dll. |
See Also
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