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ICspInformation::get_IsHardwareDevice method (certenroll.h)

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The IsHardwareDevice property retrieves a Boolean value that determines whether the provider is implemented in a hardware device.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_IsHardwareDevice(
  VARIANT_BOOL *pValue
);

Parameters

pValue

Return value

None

Remarks

This property only specifies whether a provider is implemented in hardware. Because a provider can be implemented in both hardware and software, you cannot assume that a value of true for this property indicates that there is no software component. You must also examine the IsSoftwareDevice property. The following providers return true for the IsHardwareDevice property:

  • Microsoft Smart Card Key Storage Provider
  • Microsoft Base Smart Card Crypto Provider

Both of these providers also return true for the IsSoftwareDevice property. The Certificate Enrollment service assumes that a provider is a smart card provider if both the IsHardwareDevice and IsSoftwareDevice properties are set, or if the IsRemovable property is set.

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

ICspInformation