IX509Enrollment::InitializeFromRequest method (certenroll.h)

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02/22/2024

The InitializeFromRequest method initializes the enrollment object from an existing IX509CertificateRequest object. This method is web enabled.

Syntax

HRESULT InitializeFromRequest(
  [in] IX509CertificateRequest *pRequest
);

Parameters

[in] pRequest

Pointer to the IX509CertificateRequest interface.

Return value

If the function succeeds, the function returns S_OK.

If the function fails, it returns an HRESULT value that indicates the error. Possible values include, but are not limited to, those in the following table. For a list of common error codes, see Common HRESULT Values.

Return code/value	Description
HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_ALREADY_INITIALIZED)	The enrollment object has already been initialized.

Remarks

The InitializeFromRequest method:

Verifies that the request is a PKCS #10, PKCS #7, or CMC request object.
Retrieves the template, if any, associated with the request.
Validates the template.
Sets the request object on the Request property.
Retrieves the signature count, issuance policies, and application policies from the template.
Retrieves the renewal certificate if one exists.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	certenroll.h
DLL	CertEnroll.dll