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I have a C++/CLI application which needs to format a partition (single drive letter in Windows XP Embedded).
Is there any other way to do this besides launching the standard windows format program? ..or is that my best option?
You should be able to do this by making use of the DeviceIoControl function.
Depending on what you’re trying to achieve, the following control codes seem relevant:
For completeness, it’s also worth being aware of other options, though probably won’t work on XP embedded:
For Vista/Windows Server 2003 (and above), the IVdsVolumeMF COM interface provides a Format method.
Also for Windows Server 2003 (and above), the Win32_Volume WMI Class also has a Format method.