INetFwMgr::get_CurrentProfileType method (netfw.h)

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02/22/2024

[The Windows Firewall API is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. For Windows Vista and later, use of the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security API is recommended.]

Retrieves the type of firewall profile currently in effect.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_CurrentProfileType(
  NET_FW_PROFILE_TYPE *profileType
);

Parameters

profileType

Return value

None

Remarks

The SharedAccess service must be running.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP2 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2003 with SP1 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	netfw.h
DLL	FirewallAPI.dll; Hnetcfg.dll on Windows XP with SP2