PRB: GetLogicalDrives() Indicates that Drive B: Is Present

ID: Q126626

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Win32s versions 1.2, 1.25, 1.3, 1.30a, 1.3c

SYMPTOMS

GetLogicalDrives() returns a bitmask that indicates that drive B is an available drive present on the system, even though there is no physical drive B.

CAUSE

Drive B is a ghosted drive, so you can use it even if it does not exist. This is useful for performing a diskcopy.

RESOLUTION

Use GetDriveType() to determine whether drive B: is present as a physical device.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 1.20

Keywords : kbWin32s
Version : WINDOWS:1.2,1.25,1.3,1.30a,1.3c
Platform : WINDOWS
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