PRB: Win32s GetVolumeInformation() Returns 0x12345678 or 0 (93639)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Win32s 1.3c
  • Microsoft Win32s 1.0
  • Microsoft Win32s 1.1
  • Microsoft Win32s 1.15
  • Microsoft Win32s 1.2
  • Microsoft Win32s 1.3

This article was previously published under Q93639

SYMPTOMS

In Win32s version 1.0 and 1.1, GetVolumeInformation() always returns a volume ID of 0x12345678. In Win32s version 1.15 and later, the return is 0.

STATUS

This is a known limitation of Win32s and is by design.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/8/2004
Keywords:KB93639