NTFSSecurity-Module/AlphaFS/Filesystem/File Class/File.Open.cs

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using Microsoft.Win32.SafeHandles;
using System.IO;
using System.Security;
using System.Security.AccessControl;
using FileStream = System.IO.FileStream;
using System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis;

namespace Alphaleonis.Win32.Filesystem
{
   partial class File
   {
      #region Using FileAccess

      /// <summary>Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path with read/write access.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> opened in the specified mode and path, with read/write access and not shared.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, mode == FileMode.Append ? FileAccess.Write : FileAccess.ReadWrite, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, with the specified mode and access.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <returns>An unshared <see cref="FileStream"/> that provides access to the specified file, with the specified mode and access.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }


      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path with read/write access.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> opened in the specified mode and path, with read/write access and not shared.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, mode == FileMode.Append ? FileAccess.Write : FileAccess.ReadWrite, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, with the specified mode and access.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   An unshared <see cref="FileStream"/> that provides access to the specified file, with the specified mode and access.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the
      ///   specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the
      ///   specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      // New below

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The default buffer size is 4096. </param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="useAsync">Specifies whether to use asynchronous I/O or synchronous I/O. However, note that the
      /// underlying operating system might not support asynchronous I/O, so when specifying true, the handle might be
      /// opened synchronously depending on the platform. When opened asynchronously, the BeginRead and BeginWrite methods
      /// perform better on large reads or writes, but they might be much slower for small reads or writes. If the
      /// application is designed to take advantage of asynchronous I/O, set the useAsync parameter to true. Using
      /// asynchronous I/O correctly can speed up applications by as much as a factor of 10, but using it without
      /// redesigning the application for asynchronous I/O can decrease performance by as much as a factor of 10.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, bool useAsync)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal | (useAsync ? ExtendedFileAttributes.Overlapped : ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal), bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>      
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="useAsync">Specifies whether to use asynchronous I/O or synchronous I/O. However, note that the
      /// underlying operating system might not support asynchronous I/O, so when specifying true, the handle might be
      /// opened synchronously depending on the platform. When opened asynchronously, the BeginRead and BeginWrite methods
      /// perform better on large reads or writes, but they might be much slower for small reads or writes. If the
      /// application is designed to take advantage of asynchronous I/O, set the useAsync parameter to true. Using
      /// asynchronous I/O correctly can speed up applications by as much as a factor of 10, but using it without
      /// redesigning the application for asynchronous I/O can decrease performance by as much as a factor of 10.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, bool useAsync, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal | (useAsync ? ExtendedFileAttributes.Overlapped : ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal), bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }
      
      #endregion // Using FileAccess

      #region Using FileSystemRights

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes)options, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, FileSecurity security)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes)options, bufferSize, security, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, FileSecurity security)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, security, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified  creation mode, access rights and sharing permission, the buffer size, additional file options, access control and audit security.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, security, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified  creation mode, access rights and sharing permission, the buffer size, additional file options, access control and audit security.</summary>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream Open(string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(null, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, security, pathFormat);
      }

      #endregion // Using FileSystemRights


      #region Transactional
      
      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path with read/write access.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> opened in the specified mode and path, with read/write access and not shared.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, mode == FileMode.Append ? FileAccess.Write : FileAccess.ReadWrite, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path with read/write access.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> opened in the specified mode and path, with read/write access and not shared.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, mode == FileMode.Append ? FileAccess.Write : FileAccess.ReadWrite, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      #region Using FileAccess

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, with the specified mode and access.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   An unshared <see cref="FileStream"/> that provides access to the specified file, with the specified mode and access.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the
      ///   specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }
      
      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, with the specified mode and access.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   An unshared <see cref="FileStream"/> that provides access to the specified file, with the specified mode and access.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, FileShare.None, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">
      ///   A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents
      ///   of existing files are retained or overwritten.
      /// </param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access and the
      ///   specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, null, null, pathFormat);
      }

      // New below

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="useAsync">Specifies whether to use asynchronous I/O or synchronous I/O. However, note that the
      /// underlying operating system might not support asynchronous I/O, so when specifying true, the handle might be
      /// opened synchronously depending on the platform. When opened asynchronously, the BeginRead and BeginWrite methods
      /// perform better on large reads or writes, but they might be much slower for small reads or writes. If the
      /// application is designed to take advantage of asynchronous I/O, set the useAsync parameter to true. Using
      /// asynchronous I/O correctly can speed up applications by as much as a factor of 10, but using it without
      /// redesigning the application for asynchronous I/O can decrease performance by as much as a factor of 10.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, bool useAsync)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal | (useAsync ? ExtendedFileAttributes.Overlapped : ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal), bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }
      
      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="useAsync">Specifies whether to use asynchronous I/O or synchronous I/O. However, note that the
      /// underlying operating system might not support asynchronous I/O, so when specifying true, the handle might be
      /// opened synchronously depending on the platform. When opened asynchronously, the BeginRead and BeginWrite methods
      /// perform better on large reads or writes, but they might be much slower for small reads or writes. If the
      /// application is designed to take advantage of asynchronous I/O, set the useAsync parameter to true. Using
      /// asynchronous I/O correctly can speed up applications by as much as a factor of 10, but using it without
      /// redesigning the application for asynchronous I/O can decrease performance by as much as a factor of 10.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, bool useAsync, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal | (useAsync ? ExtendedFileAttributes.Overlapped : ExtendedFileAttributes.Normal), bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">The extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, access, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      #endregion // Using FileAccess

      #region Using FileSystemRights

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, FileSecurity security)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, security, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, FileSecurity security)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, security, PathFormat.RelativePath);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified creation mode, read/write and sharing permission, and buffer size.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, null, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified  creation mode, access rights and sharing permission, the buffer size, additional file options, access control and audit security.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="options">A value that specifies additional file options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, FileOptions options, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, (ExtendedFileAttributes) options, bufferSize, security, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] (Transacted) Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path using the specified  creation mode, access rights and sharing permission, the buffer size, additional file options, access control and audit security.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A constant that determines how to open or create the file.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the
      /// file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A constant that determines how the file will be shared by processes.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The
      /// default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="extendedAttributes">Extended attributes specifying additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="security">A value that determines the access control and audit security for the file.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter.</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   A <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write
      ///   access and the specified sharing option.
      /// </returns>
      [SecurityCritical]
      public static FileStream OpenTransacted(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, int bufferSize, ExtendedFileAttributes extendedAttributes, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, extendedAttributes, bufferSize, security, pathFormat);
      }

      #endregion // Using FileSystemRights

      #endregion // Transacted


      #region Internal Methods

      /// <summary>[AlphaFS] Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access, the specified sharing option and additional options specified.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <param name="access">A <see cref="FileAccess"/> value that specifies the operations that can be performed on the file.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="attributes">Advanced <see cref="ExtendedFileAttributes"/> options for this file.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="security">The security.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   <para>A <see cref="FileStream"/> instance on the specified path, having the specified mode with</para>
      ///   <para>read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</para>
      /// </returns>
      internal static FileStream OpenCore(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, ExtendedFileAttributes attributes, int? bufferSize, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         var rights = access == FileAccess.Read
            ? FileSystemRights.Read
            : (access == FileAccess.Write ? FileSystemRights.Write : FileSystemRights.Read | FileSystemRights.Write);


         return OpenCore(transaction, path, mode, rights, share, attributes, bufferSize, security, pathFormat);
      }

      /// <summary>Opens a <see cref="FileStream"/> on the specified path, having the specified mode with read, write, or read/write access, the specified sharing option and additional options specified.</summary>
      /// <param name="transaction">The transaction.</param>
      /// <param name="path">The file to open.</param>
      /// <param name="mode">A <see cref="FileMode"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten.</param>
      /// <param name="rights">A <see cref="FileSystemRights"/> value that specifies whether a file is created if one does not exist, and determines whether the contents of existing files are retained or overwritten along with additional options.</param>
      /// <param name="share">A <see cref="FileShare"/> value specifying the type of access other threads have to the file.</param>
      /// <param name="attributes">Advanced <see cref="ExtendedFileAttributes"/> options for this file.</param>
      /// <param name="bufferSize">A positive <see cref="System.Int32"/> value greater than 0 indicating the buffer size. The default buffer size is 4096.</param>
      /// <param name="security">The security.</param>
      /// <param name="pathFormat">Indicates the format of the path parameter(s).</param>
      /// <returns>
      ///   <para>A <see cref="FileStream"/> instance on the specified path, having the specified mode with</para>
      ///   <para>read, write, or read/write access and the specified sharing option.</para>
      /// </returns>
      [SuppressMessage("Microsoft.Reliability", "CA2000:Dispose objects before losing scope")]
      internal static FileStream OpenCore(KernelTransaction transaction, string path, FileMode mode, FileSystemRights rights, FileShare share, ExtendedFileAttributes attributes, int? bufferSize, FileSecurity security, PathFormat pathFormat)
      {
         var access = ((rights & FileSystemRights.ReadData) != 0 ? FileAccess.Read : 0) |
                      ((rights & FileSystemRights.WriteData) != 0 || (rights & FileSystemRights.AppendData) != 0
                         ? FileAccess.Write
                         : 0);


         SafeFileHandle safeHandle = null;

         try
         {
            safeHandle = CreateFileCore(transaction, path, attributes, security, mode, rights, share, true, pathFormat);

            return new FileStream(safeHandle, access, bufferSize ?? NativeMethods.DefaultFileBufferSize, (attributes & ExtendedFileAttributes.Overlapped) != 0);
         }
         catch
         {
            if (safeHandle != null)
               safeHandle.Dispose();

            throw;
         }
      }

      #endregion // Internal Methods
   }
}