Function 39h (57) Create Directory (MKDIR)
Create a subdirectory.
On entry: AH 39h
DS:DX Pointer to directory name to create (ASCIIZ
string)
Returns: AX Error code, if CF set
Error codes: 3 Path not found
5 Access denied, or pathname already exists.
Call Function 59h for extended error code information
for DOS 3.0 and above.
Network: Requires Create access rights
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Function 39h (MKDIR) creates a subdirectory whose path is specified in
the ASCIIZ string at address DS:DX; the string length is limited to 64
characters. If the function is unable to create the directory, it sets
the Carry Flag and returns an error code in AX.
Notes: The directory name may include a drive letter.
If any of the parent directories in the path do not
exist, the directory is not created.
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