How can we check if a file Exists or not using Win32 program?

Question

How can we check if a file Exists or not using a Win32 program? I am working for a Windows Mobile App.

Answer 1

Use GetFileAttributes to check that the file system object exists and that it is not a directory.

BOOL FileExists(LPCTSTR szPath) {   DWORD dwAttrib = GetFileAttributes(szPath);    return (dwAttrib != INVALID_FILE_ATTRIBUTES &&           !(dwAttrib & FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY)); } 

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Answer 2

You can make use of the function GetFileAttributes. It returns 0xFFFFFFFF if the file does not exist.