Basic command messages are recognized by all MCI devices. Every device recognizes these commands, but some devices may not support certain commands. If a device does not support a basic command, it returns MCIERR_UNSUPPORTED_FUNCTION.
MCI_LOAD
Sent by an application to load a file.
MCI_PAUSE
Sent by an application to pause a device.
MCI_PLAY
Sent by an application to start a device playing.
MCI_RECORD
Sent by an application to start recording with a device.
MCI_RESUME
Sent by an application to resume playback or recording after a pause.
MCI_SAVE
Sent by an application to save the current file.
MCI_SEEK
Sent by an application to change locations within a media element.
MCI_SET
Sent by an application to set parameters for a device.
MCI_STOP
Sent by an application to stop a device from playing or recording.