Algorithm.Name property
[CAPICOM is a 32-bit only component that is available for use in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Instead, use the AlgorithmIdentifier Class in the System.Security.Cryptography.Pkcs namespace.]
The Name property sets or retrieves the algorithm used for signing, enveloping, and encrypting operations. This is the default property.
This property is read/write.
Syntax
Algorithm.Name As CAPICOM_ENCRYPTION_ALGORITHM
Property value
A value of the CAPICOM_ENCRYPTION_ALGORITHM enumeration that specifies which algorithm to use. The following table shows the possible values.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
Use RC2 encryption. |
|
Use RC4 encryption. |
|
Use DES encryption. |
|
Use triple DES encryption. |
|
Use the AES algorithm. |
Remarks
When the value of this property is reset, directly or indirectly, the whole state of the object is reset.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| End of client support |
Windows Vista |
| End of server support |
Windows Server 2008 |
| Redistributable |
CAPICOM 2.0 or later on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP |
| DLL |
|
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