RemoveDirectory

This function deletes an existing empty directory. A remote application interface (RAPI) version of this function exists, and it is called CeRemoveDirectory.

BOOL RemoveDirectory(
LPCTSTR lpPathName); 

Parameters

  • lpPathName
    [in] Pointer to a null-terminated string that specifies the path of the directory to be removed. The path must specify an empty directory, and the calling process must have delete access to the directory.

Return Values

Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Requirements

Runs on Versions Defined in Include Link to
Windows CE OS 1.0 and later Winbase.h   Coredll.lib, Fsmain.lib

Note   This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.

See Also

CeRemoveDirectory, CreateDirectory, GetLastError

 Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004

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