HashedData.Algorithm property

[CAPICOM is a 32-bit only component that is available for use in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Instead, use the HashAlgorithm Class in the System.Security.Cryptography namespace.]

The Algorithm property sets or retrieves the type of hashing algorithm used.

Syntax

HashedData.Algorithm As CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM

Property value

A value of the CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM enumeration that defines a hash algorithm. The default value is CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA1. The following table shows the possible values.

Value Meaning
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA1
SHA1 hashing algorithm.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD2
MD2 hashing algorithm.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD4
MD4 hashing algorithm.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD5
MD5 hashing algorithm.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA_256
SHA-256 hash algorithm.
CAPICOM 2.0.0.3 and earlier: This value is not supported.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA_384
SHA-384 hash algorithm.
CAPICOM 2.0.0.3 and earlier: This value is not supported.
CAPICOM_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA_512
SHA-512 hash algorithm.
CAPICOM 2.0.0.3 and earlier: This value is not supported.

 

Requirements

Requirement Value
End of client support
Windows Vista
End of server support
Windows Server 2008
Redistributable
CAPICOM 2.0 or later on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
DLL
Capicom.dll

See also

HashedData