ICertContext::FreeContext method
[CAPICOM is a 32-bit only component that is available for use in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.]
The FreeContext method releases a PCCERT_CONTEXT acquired through the CertContext property.
Syntax
CertContext.FreeContext( _
ByVal pCertContext _
)
Parameters
-
pCertContext [in]
-
The PCCERT_CONTEXT to be released.
Return value
The return value is an HRESULT. A value of S_OK indicates success. Any other value indicates that the operation failed.
Remarks
This method does not release the PCCERT_CONTEXT contained within a Certificate object. It should be used only to release a PCCERT_CONTEXT acquired through the CertContext property.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Redistributable |
CAPICOM 2.0 or later on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP |
| DLL |
|
See also
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