SetEndOfFile

The SetEndOfFile function moves the end-of-file (EOF) position for the specified file to the current position of the file pointer.

Syntax

BOOL SetEndOfFile(
    HANDLE hFile
);

Parameters

hFile

Handle to the file to have its EOF position moved. The file handle must have been created with the GENERIC_WRITE access right.

Return Values

A non-zero value if the function succeeds, 0 (zero) if the function fails

To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Remarks

This function can be used to truncate or extend a file. If the file is extended, the contents of the file between the old EOF position and the new position are not defined.

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