GetFileType
The GetFileType
function returns the type of the specified file.
DWORD GetFileType(
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HANDLE hFile |
// file handle |
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); |
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Parameters
hFile
Identifies an
open file handle.
Return Values
The return
value is one of the following values:
|
Value |
Meaning |
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FILE_TYPE_UNKNOWN |
The type of
the specified file is unknown. |
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FILE_TYPE_DISK |
The
specified file is a disk file. |
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FILE_TYPE_CHAR |
The
specified file is a character file, typically an LPT device or a console. |
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FILE_TYPE_PIPE |
The specified
file is either a named or anonymous pipe. |
See Also