checking a path for its media type

[Erich Schulman]

Given an absolute path, how can I check whether files in that directory are on a local fixed disk partition? Checking the drive letter alone is insufficient because NTFS allows mounting into a directory. This will be a program intended only for use on local partitions, not on removable (including USB), optical, or network drives.

[Cliff Nichols]

there are plenty in the source code forum. Including some I know I posted (but cant find).

I did find Kev Peel's version in a discussion at Drive types

That should be more than enough to get you going

[Scott Slater]

      DType = GetDriveType(DPath)
      Select Case DType
         Case 0
            Msg = "an UNKNOWN Drive Location"
         Case 1
            Msg = "Nowhere!  Drive Doesn't Exist!"
         Case 2
            Msg = "a Removable Drive"
         Case 3
            Msg = "a Fixed Disk Drive (" & Left$(DPath,2) & ")"
         Case 4
            Msg = "a Network Drive"
         Case 5
            Msg = "a CD-ROM Drive"
         Case 6
            Msg = "a RAM Disk"
      End Select
   End If