What does HRESULT 0x80042593 (VDS_E_FS_NOT_DETERMINED) mean?

 
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VDS_E_FS_NOT_DETERMINED

VDS_E_FS_NOT_DETERMINED means the service could not determine an appropriate default filesystem. The decision depends on volume size, device/media type, current layout and the filesystem types supported for formatting.

Query capabilities and choose explicitly

  • Read current filesystem properties if a filesystem already exists.
  • Query the service for known filesystem types and formatting support.
  • Specify an explicit supported filesystem when the application cannot rely on a default.

Retrying without changing the volume or request does not provide new information. Do not assume NTFS solely because the target is a fixed disk; specialized, removable or provider-managed volumes can have different constraints. Report the available choices and why no default was selected.

GetFileSystemProperties · Filesystem types · IVdsVolumeMF


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