Download Manager
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The Microsoft Windows Media Player Download Manager enables type 2 online stores to control the process of downloading content from within a Windows Media Player online store task pane. An online store task pane hosts a webpage that is displayed when the user chooses to use an online store.
This introduction to the Download Manager contains the following sections.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Download Manager Overview | Introduces the Download Manager and some basic usage scenarios. |
| Download Manager Architecture | Provides a summary of the Download Manager object model. |
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