| Platform SDK: Files and I/O |
The GetFileType function retrieves the file type for the specified file.
DWORD GetFileType( HANDLE hFile // handle to file );
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. |
Windows NT/2000: Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later.
Windows 95/98: Requires Windows 95 or later.
Header: Declared in Winbase.h; include Windows.h.
Library: Use Kernel32.lib.
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