ISCardManage::SCardLock method
[The SCardLock 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 SCardLock method locks a connected smart card for exclusive use.
Syntax
HRESULT SCardLock();
Parameters
This method has no parameters.
Return value
The method returns one of the following possible values:
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
Operation completed successfully. |
|
Operation failed to complete. |
Remarks
To releases exclusive use of the connected smart card, call SCardUnlock.
For a list of all the methods defined by this 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 more information, 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