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IX509Enrollment::Initialize method (certenroll.h)

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The Initialize method initializes the enrollment object and creates a default PKCS #10 request. This method is web enabled.

Syntax

HRESULT Initialize(
  [in] X509CertificateEnrollmentContext Context
);

Parameters

[in] Context

An X509CertificateEnrollmentContext enumeration value that specifies whether the requested enrollment is for a user, a computer, or an administrator acting on behalf of a computer.

Return value

If the function succeeds, the function returns S_OK.

If the function fails, it returns an HRESULT value that indicates the error. Possible values include, but are not limited to, those in the following table. For a list of common error codes, see Common HRESULT Values.

Return code/value Description
HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_ALREADY_INITIALIZED)
 The enrollment object has already been initialized.

Remarks

The Initialize method creates a new key pair and initializes empty collections for the attributes, extensions and critical extensions associated with the request.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header certenroll.h
DLL CertEnroll.dll

See also

IX509Enrollment