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FORMAT_EX_PARAMETERS structure (winioctl.h)
Contains information used in formatting a contiguous set of disk tracks. It is used by the IOCTL_DISK_FORMAT_TRACKS_EX control code.
Syntax
typedef struct _FORMAT_EX_PARAMETERS {
MEDIA_TYPE MediaType;
DWORD StartCylinderNumber;
DWORD EndCylinderNumber;
DWORD StartHeadNumber;
DWORD EndHeadNumber;
WORD FormatGapLength;
WORD SectorsPerTrack;
WORD SectorNumber[1];
} FORMAT_EX_PARAMETERS, *PFORMAT_EX_PARAMETERS;
Members
MediaType
The media type. For a list of values, see MEDIA_TYPE.
StartCylinderNumber
The cylinder number at which to begin the format.
EndCylinderNumber
The cylinder number at which to end the format.
StartHeadNumber
The beginning head location.
EndHeadNumber
The ending head location.
FormatGapLength
The length of the gap between two successive sectors on a track.
SectorsPerTrack
The number of sectors in each track.
SectorNumber[1]
An array of values specifying the sector numbers of the sectors to be included in the track to be formatted.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Header | winioctl.h (include Windows.h) |
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