AX File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
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File Extension | .ax |
Full Name | DirectShow Filter |
File Type Category | System Files / Multimedia Filters |
Primary Association | Windows Multimedia Framework |
Developed By | Microsoft |
Binary Type | 32-bit (mostly), 64-bit compatible |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
Typical Location | C:WindowsSystem32 |
Registry Path | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftDirectShowFilters |
Framework | DirectShow |
Platform | Windows |
Common Uses | Multimedia playback and streaming |
Compatibility | Windows Operating Systems |
Installation Required | Yes, must be registered |
Registration Command | regsvr32 filename.ax |
Uninstallation Command | regsvr32 /u filename.ax |
Security Risks | Can be exploited if malicious |
Dependencies | Requires other DirectShow components |
Functionality | Media processing (e.g., decoding, filtering) |
Extension Mechanism | Through development of custom filters |
Common Tools for Manipulation | GraphEdit, DirectShow Development Tools |
User Interface | Does not typically have a UI; used in the background |
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