MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_PROTECTION_FLAGS enumeration (mfmediaengine.h)

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Contains flags that specify whether the Media Engine will play protected content, and whether the Media Engine will use the Protected Media Path (PMP).

Syntax

typedef enum MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_PROTECTION_FLAGS {
  MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_ENABLE_PROTECTED_CONTENT = 1,
  MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_USE_PMP_FOR_ALL_CONTENT = 2,
  MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_USE_UNPROTECTED_PMP = 4
} ;

Constants

 
MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_ENABLE_PROTECTED_CONTENT
Value: 1
Enable playback of protected content. The Media Engine will not play DRM-protected content unless this flag is set. If you set this flag, also set the MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_CONTENT_PROTECTION_MANAGER attribute.
MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_USE_PMP_FOR_ALL_CONTENT
Value: 2
Use the Protected Media Path (PMP) for all playback, including clear (non-protected) content.
MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_USE_UNPROTECTED_PMP
Value: 4
Create the PMP inside an unprotected process. You can use this option to play clear content, but not to play protected content.

Remarks

These flags are used with the MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_CONTENT_PROTECTION_FLAGS attribute.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 8 [desktop apps | UWP apps]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps | UWP apps]
Header mfmediaengine.h

See also

Media Foundation Enumerations

Protected Media Path