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FORMAT_PARAMETERS structure (winioctl.h)
Contains information used in formatting a contiguous set of disk tracks. It is used by the IOCTL_DISK_FORMAT_TRACKS control code.
Syntax
typedef struct _FORMAT_PARAMETERS {
MEDIA_TYPE MediaType;
DWORD StartCylinderNumber;
DWORD EndCylinderNumber;
DWORD StartHeadNumber;
DWORD EndHeadNumber;
} FORMAT_PARAMETERS, *PFORMAT_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.
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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