Re: is it possible (fake file)

From: Maxim S. Shatskih (maxim_at_storagecraft.com)
Date: 09/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 04:06:26 +0400

> I would like to attempt to create a "fake file" where when you do a 'dir' or

WMI is the way to go.

What you want is a UNIX-style /proc in Windows. There is no such thing. You can
write one with a tremendous effort using the IFS Kit, but it is by far simpler
to go the suggested way, and the suggested way for /proc or sysctl()
functionality in Windows is WMI. 

-- 
Maxim Shatskih, Windows DDK MVP
StorageCraft Corporation
maxim@storagecraft.com
http://www.storagecraft.com

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