IX509PrivateKey::Close method (certenroll.h)

The Close method releases the handle of the cryptographic service provider (CSP) or the handle of the Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG) key storage provider (KSP).

Syntax

HRESULT Close();

Return value

If the function succeeds, the function returns S_OK.

If the function fails, it returns an HRESULT value that indicates the error. For a list of common error codes, see Common HRESULT Values.

Remarks

This method does not delete the key from storage or the IX509PrivateKey instance. For more information, see the Delete method.

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

See also

IX509PrivateKey