"CryptGenKey" has been deprecated as per the official documentation. Has Microsoft provided a specific timeline for the removal of this API?"

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"CryptGenKey" has been deprecated as per the official documentation. Has Microsoft provided a specific timeline for the removal of this API?"

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Based on this link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-tw/windows/win32/api/wincrypt/nf-wincrypt-cryptgenkey

,it is explained that the previously used CryptGenKey has been deprecated, but there is no specific timeline provided for when this API will be removed.

Because transitioning the product entirely to CNG API will take some time, it's unclear how much time is available for preparation. If, unfortunately, the API is removed, apart from rewriting, are there any other ways to retain the old functionality?

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Vadims Podāns 9,186 MVP

I wouldn't expect that this API will be removed within next 5 years.

If, unfortunately, the API is removed, apart from rewriting, are there any other ways to retain the old functionality?

there are literally no reasons to stick with old cryptography APIs when it is possible to switch to CNG. CNG provides same functionality and adds even more functionality. In the past, backward compatibility with older clients was a concern, but in 2023, it is no longer an excuse. CNG is supported down to Windows Vista, which is no longer supported.

msdn twca 20 Reputation points

2023-12-06T03:18:39.5733333+00:00

I wouldn't expect that this API will be removed within next 5 years.

Is it possible that it will be removed in the Windows 12 operating system?
Vadims Podāns 9,186 Reputation points MVP

2023-12-06T12:15:01.02+00:00

No. There are too many Microsoft own products that rely on legacy APIs so they will be available for at least a couple of Windows versions. But then these APIs may be removed. That warning is more for developers to avoid the use of legacy cryptography and move toward CNG.
msdn twca 20 Reputation points

2023-12-07T02:53:19.16+00:00

"windows 12 will not remove capi (means capi in win 12 will still available)" is MS officially announcement or just your personal guess?? cause as you mentioned above, cng was available from vista and 15 years past from than. from vista to windows 11, there are much more then "a couple of windows versions". And if ms is intended to keep capi available in windows 12, will there seems no strong reason for software developer to use cng just to replace "still available capi"??
Vadims Podāns 9,186 Reputation points MVP

2023-12-07T08:30:07.92+00:00

It is just my personal guess. I'm not working for Microsoft and can't make any official statements. Legacy CAPI retirement note was added only recently, this or previous year.

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