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DownloadManager Object

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This section describes functionality designed for use by online stores. Use of this functionality outside the context of an online store is not supported.

 

The DownloadManager object is the root object for the Windows Media Player Download Manager. It can be used by webpages that are hosted in online store service task panes.

The DownloadManager object supports the following methods.

Method Description
createDownloadCollection Creates an empty download collection.
getDownloadCollection Retrieves the specified download collection.

 

The DownloadManager object is accessed by using external.DownloadManager. For illustration purposes, it is assumed that this value has been assigned to a variable named "DownloadManager", which will be used to identify this object in the reference syntax sections.

In Windows Media Player 10 or later, the DownloadManager property and object are accessible only from online store service task panes. You cannot use the DownloadManager from other features where the External object is available, such as HTMLView, Info Center View, and album information.

Reference for Type 2 Online Stores