SelfTest method of the Win32_Tpm class

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The SelfTest method of the Win32_Tpm class performs a self-test of the TPM and returns the result.

A TPM self-test runs automatically when the computer starts.

Syntax

uint32 SelfTest(
  [out] uint8 SelfTestResult[]
);

Parameters

SelfTestResult [out]

Type: uint8[]

An array of bytes that contains the self-test result. The format of this parameter is manufacturer-specific.

Return value

Type: uint32

All TPM errors as well as errors specific to TPM Base Services can be returned.

The following table lists some of the common return codes.

Return code/value Description
S_OK
0 (0x0)
 The method ran successfully.

 

Remarks

Managed Object Format (MOF) files contain the definitions for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) classes. MOF files are not installed as part of the Windows SDK. They are installed on the server when you add the associated role by using the Server Manager. For more information about MOF files, see Managed Object Format (MOF).

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
 Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
 Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Namespace
 Root\CIMV2\Security\MicrosoftTpm
MOF
Win32_tpm.mof
DLL
Win32_tpm.dll

See also

Win32_Tpm