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IsNetDrive function (shlobj_core.h)

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[This function is available through Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2003. It might be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions of Windows. Use GetDriveType or WNetGetConnection instead.]

Tests whether a drive is a network drive.

Syntax

int IsNetDrive(
  [in] int iDrive
);

Parameters

[in] iDrive

Type: int

An integer that indicates which drive letter you want to test. Set it to 0 for A:, 1 for B:, and so on.

Return value

Type: int

This function returns one of the following values.

Return value Description
0
 The specified drive is not a network drive.
1
 The specified drive is a network drive that is properly connected.
2
 The specified drive is a network drive that is disconnected or in an error state.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header shlobj_core.h (include Shlobj.h)
Library Shell32.lib
DLL Shell32.dll (version 5.0 or later)