NCryptDeleteKey function

The NCryptDeleteKey function deletes a CNG key.

Syntax

SECURITY_STATUS WINAPI NCryptDeleteKey(
  _In_ NCRYPT_KEY_HANDLE hKey,
  _In_ DWORD             dwFlags
);

Parameters

hKey [in]

The handle of the key to delete. This handle is obtained by using the NCryptOpenKey function.

Note  The NCryptDeleteKey function frees the handle. Applications must not use the handle or attempt to call the NCryptFreeObject function on it after calling the NCryptDeleteKey function.

 

dwFlags [in]

Flags that modify function behavior. This can be zero or a combination of values that is specific to each key storage provider.

Value	Meaning
NCRYPT_SILENT_FLAG	Requests that the key service provider (KSP) not display any user interface. If the provider must display the UI to operate, the call fails and the KSP should set the NTE_SILENT_CONTEXT error code as the last error.

 

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.

Remarks

A service must not call this function from its StartService Function. If a service calls this function from its StartService function, a deadlock can occur, and the service may stop responding.

Requirements

See also

NCryptOpenKey