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.