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File I/O Samples

Explore a collection of code samples demonstrating various aspects of file input and output operations on the Windows platform. These samples cover fundamental operations as well as advanced techniques for efficient and robust file handling.

• Basic File Read and Write
  Learn how to perform simple read and write operations to files using standard Windows APIs.
• Asynchronous File I/O
  Understand how to implement asynchronous file operations for improved application responsiveness.
• File Mapping Samples
  Discover how to use memory-mapped files for efficient data access and inter-process communication.
• Directory and File System Navigation
  Samples demonstrating how to list, create, delete, and manipulate directories and their contents.
• File Security and Access Control
  Explore how to manage security descriptors and access control lists (ACLs) for files and directories.
• File Operations with Portable Devices
  Samples for interacting with files on portable storage devices like USB drives and media cards.