The GetFileType function returns the type of the specified file.
DWORD GetFileType(
| HANDLE hFile | // file handle |
| ); |
Parameters
hFile
Identifies 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. |
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