SymmetricAlgorithm.GenerateKey Method
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When overridden in a derived class, generates a random key (Key) to use for the algorithm.
Namespace: System.Security.Cryptography
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public MustOverride Sub GenerateKey
public abstract void GenerateKey()
Remarks
Use this method to generate a random key when none is specified.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.
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