ISCardManage::AttachByHandle method
[The AttachByHandle method is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It is not available for use in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and subsequent versions of the operating system. The Smart Card Modules provide similar functionality.]
The AttachByHandle method creates a communication link to a smart card (ICC) using a handle returned by the smart card resource manager.
Syntax
HRESULT AttachByHandle(
[in] HSCARD hICC
);
Parameters
-
hICC [in]
-
A handle to a smart card.
Return value
The method returns one of the following possible values:
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
Operation completed successfully. |
|
The hICC parameter is not valid. |
|
Out of memory. |
Remarks
To attach a reader call AttachByIFD.
To release an attachment call Detach.
To reconnect with the smart card without calling Detach and AttachByHandle, call Reconnect.
For a list of all the methods defined by the ISCardManage interface, see ISCardManage.
In addition to the COM error codes listed above, this interface may return a smart card error code if a smart card function was called to complete the request. For information about smart card error codes, see Smart Card Return Values.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| End of client support |
Windows XP |
| End of server support |
Windows Server 2003 |
See also