SymmetricAlgorithm Constructor
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Initializes a new instance of the SymmetricAlgorithm class.
Namespace: System.Security.Cryptography
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Protected Sub New
protected SymmetricAlgorithm()
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| CryptographicException | The implementation of the class derived from the symmetric algorithm is not valid. |
Remarks
You cannot create an instance of an abstract class. Application code creates a new instance of a derived class.
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
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