Socket.Finalize Method

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Frees resources used by the Socket class.

Namespace:  System.Net.Sockets
Assembly:  System.Net (in System.Net.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Protected Overrides Sub Finalize
protected override void Finalize()

Remarks

The Socket class finalizer calls the Close method to close the Socket and free resources associated with the Socket.

Version Information

Silverlight

Supported in: 5, 4, 3

Silverlight for Windows Phone

Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1

Platforms

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