_media_type

Syntax

#include <dos.h> int _media_type( const int drive );

Description

This function checks if drive number drive (1 == A:, 2 == B:, etc., 0 == default drive) is fixed or removable.

_media_type should only be called after you are sure the drive isn't a CD-ROM or a RAM disk, since these might fool you with this call.

Return Value

1 if the drive is a fixed disk, 0 if it is removable. -1 on error.

Portability

ANSI/ISO C	No
POSIX	No

Example

#include <stdio.h> #include <dos.h> int main(void) { if( _media_type( 'C' - 'A' + 1 ) ) { printf("C: is (probably) a hard drive.\n"); } else { printf("C: is (probably) a removable drive.\n"); } exit(0); }