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E_IMAPI_RECORDER_MEDIA_FORMAT_IN_PROGRESS
This result identifies a long-running device operation that is already active. IMAPI should not start a competing write or erase while the recorder reports media formatting in progress. The correct recovery is state synchronization with the device, not immediate command repetition.
Wait for format completion and then re-query the disc
- Record which application or earlier job initiated formatting when that information is known.
- Back off until the device leaves the format-in-progress state.
- After completion, refresh media status and support; formatting can change the medium state relevant to the next write.
Do not confuse this with E_IMAPI_RECORDER_MEDIA_BUSY, which is a broader long-running-operation result. This code specifically reports formatting. Closing and reopening the source image does nothing to the active hardware operation, and concurrent retries can create misleading timeout telemetry.
IMAPI return values · Current media status · Checking media support
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