Developers wanting to add image and image device control functionality to their applications will and to check out this new, redistributable dll provided by Microsoft intended to replace functionality introduced with the Wang and Kodak image controls provided in older versions of Windows. Prior to the introduction of Windows XP, the Wang/Kodak control and libraries formed part of the operating system installation (were not redistributable) and provided the only inherent means to offer imaging display and manipulation without relying on third-party controls. However, Kodak Imaging for Windows program and the related controls (ImgScan.ocx, ImgAdmin.ocx, ImgEdit.ocx, and ImgThumb.ocx) are not included with Windows XP.

The readme file indicates the Windows Image Acquisition Library v2.0 is only designed to support the PNG, BMP, JPG, GIF and TIFF image formats. It should not be relied upon to support other formats, though they may appear to be supported depending on system configuration. Â

The download contains the dll, help files, installation instructions and a rash of assorted VB-based demos (and no, it does not contain the image shown ... that's my desktop background):

Vybz Kartel Feat. Sheba - Benz Punany & You And Him Deh -

: By featuring Sheba, Kartel added a female counterpoint that elevated the song from a standard deejay track to a collaborative anthem.

: As of March 2026, Grindsman has publicly sought compensation, claiming that Kartel "revoiced" the entire track rather than just a hook, sparking debates within the dancehall community regarding royalty rights and artistic credit. The Drama of "You and Him Deh" Vybz Kartel feat. Sheba - Benz Punany & You and Him Deh

Vybz Kartel and Sheba di Diva represent one of the most electric eras of the "Gaza Empire," a period defined by raw chemistry, lyrical wit, and the dramatic "he-said-she-said" narratives that kept dancehall fans captivated. Their collaborations, specifically and "You and Him Deh," serve as cornerstone examples of the "Worl' Boss"â€™s ability to blend provocative street anthems with relatable relationship drama. The Evolution of a Classic: "Benz Punany" : By featuring Sheba, Kartel added a female

If "Benz Punany" provided the vibe, provided the theater. This track is a quintessential example of the "Gaza style" of storytellingâ€”a back-and-forth dispute between lovers fueled by jealousy and tech-savvy infidelity. Their collaborations, specifically and "You and Him Deh,"

: The song is a remake of a 1990 track by veteran artist Grindsman . Kartelâ€™s version breathed new life into the melody and lyrics, transforming it into a high-energy dancefloor staple that amassed over 10 million views on YouTube.

"Benz Punany" was released in 2010 on the , produced by NotNice . While widely celebrated as a Vybz Kartel hit, the track has a deep history:

Instructions for proper installation of the dll and the help files are included in the readme.txt located in the main installation directory. The readme.txt in the samples folder contains the information above. Developers using wiaaut.dll are granted license to freely redistribute the library with their application as detailed in the redist.txt file inside the zip. (Only this dll is listed in this file, soÂ don't overwrite your VB directory's redist.txt with this file!)

This file is provided by VBnet as a service to developers. Any support issues for this product should not be sent to VBnet.

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	Visual Basic Imaging Routines Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Library v2.0 Imaging control to replace the Wang/Kodak Image Edit controls
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Posted:Â Â	Monday February 03, 2003
Updated:Â Â	Monday December 26, 2011
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Applies to:Â Â	VB4-32, VB5, VB6
Developed with:Â Â	VB6, VBScript (for included demos)
OS restrictions:Â Â	Windows XP; for Windows 2000 see Prerequisites and Comments below
Author:Â Â	Microsoft
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