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The NCryptCloseProtectionDescriptor function zeros and frees a protection descriptor object and releases its handle.
Syntax
SECURITY_STATUS NCryptCloseProtectionDescriptor(
[in] NCRYPT_DESCRIPTOR_HANDLE hDescriptor
);
Parameters
[in] hDescriptor
Handle of a protection descriptor created by calling NCryptCreateProtectionDescriptor.
Return value
Returns a status code that indicates the success or failure of the function. Possible return codes include, but are not limited to, the following.
Return code | Description |
---|---|
|
The function was successful. |
|
The handle specified by the hDescriptor parameter cannot be NULL and it must represent a valid descriptor. |
Requirements
Requirement | Value |
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Minimum supported client | Windows 8 [desktop apps only] |
Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps only] |
Target Platform | Windows |
Header | ncryptprotect.h |
Library | NCrypt.lib |
DLL | NCrypt.dll |