NCryptStreamClose function (ncryptprotect.h)
The NCryptStreamClose function closes a data protection stream object opened by using the NCryptStreamOpenToProtect or NCryptStreamOpenToUnprotect functions.
Syntax
SECURITY_STATUS NCryptStreamClose(
[in] NCRYPT_STREAM_HANDLE hStream
);
Parameters
[in] hStream
Data stream handle returned by NCryptStreamOpenToProtect or NCryptStreamOpenToUnprotect.
Return value
Returns a status code that indicates the success or failure of the function. Possible return codes include, but are not limited to, the following.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The function was successful. |
|
The handle specified by the hStream parameter is not valid. |
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 8 [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | ncryptprotect.h |
| Library | NCrypt.lib |
| DLL | NCrypt.dll |