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In Windows, is there a straightforward way to get the full path of a file, given only the file's handle?

I can't use GetFinalPathNameByHandle() because that's Vista+ only and our product has to work on XP. However, something that simple, or close to it, would be best.

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Here you go: Obtaining a File Name From a File Handle

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    Thank you. I was aware of that technique (I guess I should have mentioned that - I apologize for the omission) and was hoping for something a little cleaner, but I guess there isn't such a thing. At least now I know that. However, I appreciate you taking the time.
    – Wilson F
    Commented Oct 8, 2009 at 21:35
  • Is there a solution for applications that are supposed to target XP as well?
    – Sabre Runner
    Commented Jan 1, 2013 at 14:34
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    Did you read the article? It shows how to do it for versions earlier than Vista, which includes XP.
    – Remy Lebeau
    Commented Jan 1, 2013 at 17:44

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