FormatVolumeEx (Windows CE 5.0)
This function formats a volume according to specified options.
DWORD FormatVolumeEx(
HANDLEhVolume,PFORMAT_PARAMSpfp,);
Parameters
- hVolume
[in] Handle to a disk or partition. Call CreateFile to obtain a handle to the volume. - pfp
[in, out] Pointer to a FORMAT_PARAMS structure. This value is used to pass in parameters, as well as receive results of the format.
Return Values
If the function succeeds, the return value is ERROR_SUCCESS. If it fails, the return value is ERROR_GEN_FAILURE.
Remarks
For best results, use the correct type of handle. For example, if the store to be scanned is partitioned, use a handle to the partition. If the store is not partitioned, use a disk handle.
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE .NET 4.2 and later.
Header: Formatdisk.h.
Link Library: Fatutil.dll.
See Also
CreateFile | DeviceIoControl | DISK_INFO | FORMAT_PARAMS
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