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IDStorageFileX::GetHandle

Gets a Win32 handle to the file represented by the object.

Syntax

Parameters

This method has no parameters.

Return value

Type: HANDLE

Remarks

The handle is opened with GENERIC_READ permissions and FILE_SHARE_READ sharing mode. It can be used for querying information about the file, such as its size. Call CloseHandle to close the handle when it’s no longer needed. For more information, see the “IDStorageFileX” section in DirectStorage Overview.

Requirements

Header: dstorage_xs.h Library: dstorage_xs.lib Supported platforms: XBOX Series consoles

See also

IDStorageFactoryX::OpenFile
IDStorageFileX
Last modified on August 20, 2026