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The following table identifies the valid partition types that are used by disk drivers.
| Constant/value | Description |
|---|---|
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An unused entry partition. |
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An extended partition. |
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A FAT12 file system partition. |
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A FAT16 file system partition. |
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A FAT32 file system partition. |
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An IFS partition. |
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A logical disk manager (LDM) partition. |
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An NTFT partition. |
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A valid NTFT partition. The high bit of a partition type code indicates that a partition is part of an NTFT mirror or striped array. |
There are several macros that can help you detect the partition type: IsContainerPartition, IsFTPartition, and IsRecognizedPartition. For more information, see WinIoCtl.h.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
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