NCryptIsKeyHandle function (ncrypt.h)

The NCryptIsKeyHandle function determines if the specified handle is a CNG key handle.

Syntax

BOOL NCryptIsKeyHandle(
  [in] NCRYPT_KEY_HANDLE hKey
);

Parameters

[in] hKey

The handle of the key to test.

Return value

Returns a nonzero value if the handle is a key handle or zero otherwise.

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