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TAPE_ERASE structure (winnt.h)

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The TAPE_ERASE structure describes the partition to be erased.

Syntax

typedef struct _TAPE_ERASE {
  DWORD   Type;
  BOOLEAN Immediate;
} TAPE_ERASE, *PTAPE_ERASE;

Members

Type

Tape erasure type. This member must have one of the following values:

Value Meaning
TAPE_ERASE_LONG
1L
 Erases the entire partition.
TAPE_ERASE_SHORT
0L
 Erases only the partition's header block.

Immediate

If this member is TRUE, return as soon as the erase operation begins. Otherwise, return when the operation has been completed.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Header winnt.h (include Windows.h)