.NET Framework Class Library
MD5.Create Method
Creates an instance of the default implementation of the MD5 hash algorithm.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
Visual Basic
Public Shared Function Create As MD5
C#
public static MD5 Create()
Visual C++
public: static MD5^ Create()
F#
static member Create : unit -> MD5
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| TargetInvocationException |
The algorithm was used with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode enabled, but is not FIPS compatible. |
Version Information
.NET Framework
Supported in: 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, 1.0.NET Framework Client Profile
Supported in: 4, 3.5 SP1Platforms
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.
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