NCryptFreeObject function (ncrypt.h)
The NCryptFreeObject function frees a CNG key storage object.
Syntax
SECURITY_STATUS NCryptFreeObject(
[in] NCRYPT_HANDLE hObject
);
Parameters
[in] hObject
The handle of the object to free. This can be either a provider handle (NCRYPT_PROV_HANDLE) or a key handle (NCRYPT_KEY_HANDLE).
Return value
Returns a status code that indicates the success or failure of the function.
Possible return codes include, but are not limited to, the following.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The function was successful. |
|
The handle in the hObject parameter is not valid. |
Remarks
A service must not call this function from its StartService Function. If a service calls this function from its StartService function, a deadlock can occur, and the service may stop responding.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | ncrypt.h |
| Library | Ncrypt.lib |
| DLL | Ncrypt.dll |