Windows 95 Does Not Support Template Files

Last reviewed: November 12, 1995
Article ID: Q138955

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface (API) included with Microsoft Windows 95 version 4.0

SUMMARY

The hTemplate parameter in the CreateFile API is not supported in Windows 95. It is supported only in Windows NT.

MORE INFORMATION

The hTemplate parameter in CreateFile allows you to create a new file using another file as a template. The template is used to set the file attributes (normal, hidden, system, and read-only) of the new file. It is also used to copy the extended attributes (EA) from the template to the new file.

Additional reference words: 4.00
KBCategory: kbprg
KBSubcategory: BseFileio

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Last reviewed: November 12, 1995
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