can't find references Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback and Microsoft.DirectX

Question

I've installed .net 4.0 as well as XNA 4.0 . A while ago I used Microsoft.DirectX to play some music and now when I try to redo the work, I can't find the reference. Did the new changes on the platform modify or moved something in the references?

Justinjustina

Why don't you use XNA for the sound? The managed directX libraries aren't supported anymore as far as I know. – Delineator

You should be using the XNA libraries now. Microsoft.XNA.Framework.Audio, etc. – Bemused

what is the advantage of using xna libraries over directx ? – Justinjustina

Answer 1

Visual Studio 2010:

right click on project

Menu select "Add reference..."

select tab "Browse"

select directory "C:\windows\assembly\ GAC\Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback

The DLL to reference is in that folder.

You will need to download and install the DirectX Software Development Kit first, if you haven't done so already.

Kenna