GetFileType

The GetFileType function returns the type of the specified file. 

DWORD GetFileType(
  HANDLE hFile   // file handle
);

Parameters

hFile
Handle to an open file handle.

Return Values

The return value is one of the following values:

Value Meaning
FILE_TYPE_UNKNOWN The type of the specified file is unknown.
FILE_TYPE_DISK The specified file is a disk file.
FILE_TYPE_CHAR The specified file is a character file, typically an LPT device or a console.
FILE_TYPE_PIPE The specified file is either a named or anonymous pipe.

QuickInfo

  Windows NT: Requires version 3.1 or later.
  Windows: Requires Windows 95 or later.
  Windows CE: Unsupported.
  Header: Declared in winbase.h.
  Import Library: Use kernel32.lib.

See Also

File I/O Overview, File Functions, GetFileSize, GetFileTime