IUserIdentity::OpenIdentityRegKey method
[The IUserIdentity::OpenIdentityRegKey method is available for use in Windows 2000. In Windows XP, this functionality has been superseded by User Accounts with Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop, and might be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions.]
Deprecated. Retrieves the key in the registry that corresponds to this user identity.
Syntax
HRESULT OpenIdentityRegKey(
[in] DWORD dwDesiredAccess,
[out] HKEY *phKey
);
Parameters
-
dwDesiredAccess [in]
-
Type: DWORD
A value that describes the access level requested of the registry key.
-
phKey [out]
-
Type: HKEY*
A pointer that receives the registry key.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
The result of the registry request. If successful, it returns S_OK. Otherwise it will return one of the following error codes.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
This identity does not have an associated registry key. |
|
The registry key was unable to be accessed. |
Remarks
The dwDesiredAccess parameter is a standard registry access security descriptor that describes the access you want to gain to the registry key. For more information on registry security, including a list of acceptable values for this parameter, see Registry Key Security and Access Rights.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Header |
|
| IDL |
|
| DLL |
|
See also
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