AllocateHeap function
The AllocateHeap function allocates memory on the heap. Memory allocated with this routine must be freed using the FreeHeap function.
Syntax
PVOID AllocateHeap( _In_ ULONG Length );
Parameters
- Length [in]
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Number of bytes to allocate.
Return value
This function returns a pointer to the allocated memory. If memory could not be allocated, the function returns NULL.
Remarks
To free memory allocated by the AllocateHeap function use the FreeHeap function.
A pointer to the AllocateHeap function is available in the SECPKG_DLL_FUNCTIONS structure received from the SpInstanceInit function.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
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