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The Delete method releases the handle of the cryptographic service provider (CSP) or the handle of the Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG) key storage provider (KSP) and deletes the key from disk or smart card.
Syntax
HRESULT Delete();
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 |
|---|---|
|
The CSP could not be found. |
Remarks
Call the Close method if you only want to close the provider handles. The Delete method does not delete the IX509PrivateKey instance.
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 |