RevertToSelf function (securitybaseapi.h)
The RevertToSelf function terminates the impersonation of a client application.
Syntax
BOOL RevertToSelf();
Return value
If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Remarks
A process should call the RevertToSelf function after finishing any impersonation begun by using the DdeImpersonateClient, ImpersonateDdeClientWindow, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser, ImpersonateNamedPipeClient, ImpersonateSelf, ImpersonateAnonymousToken or SetThreadToken function.
An RPC server that used the RpcImpersonateClient function to impersonate a client must call the RpcRevertToSelf or RpcRevertToSelfEx to end the impersonation.
If RevertToSelf fails, your application continues to run in the context of the client, which is not appropriate. You should shut down the process if RevertToSelf fails.
Examples
For an example that uses this function, see Verifying Client Access with ACLs.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | securitybaseapi.h (include Windows.h) |
| Library | Advapi32.lib |
| DLL | Advapi32.dll |
See also
Client/Server Access Control Functions