The GetFileType function returns the type of the specified file.
DWORD GetFileType(
HANDLE hFile // file handle
);
Parameters
hFile
Handle to an open file handle.
Return Values
The return value is one of the following values:
Value Meaning
FILE_TYPE_UNKNOWN The type of the specified file is unknown.
FILE_TYPE_DISK The specified file is a disk file.
FILE_TYPE_CHAR The specified file is a character file, typically an LPT device or a console.
FILE_TYPE_PIPE The specified file is either a named or anonymous pipe.