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Window C/C++ Crypto API Examples and tips

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I'm asking this question because I've spent the best part of a day trawling through msdn docs and other opaque sources for simple straightforward guidelines on how to get started with the Windows C/C++ Crypto API.

What I'd like to see is some example code, typical include paths, linking guidelines, etc, anything useful really. I know this is an imprecise question but I reckon imprecise answers are better none at all.

I'll get the ball rolling with my own meager findings...

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Gearoid Murphy Avatar asked Jan 25 '11 17:01

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Here's a bunch of examples I've found....

  • Example C Program: Listing the Certificates in a Store
  • Example C Program: Using CryptAcquireContext
  • Example C Program: Enumerating CSP Providers and Provider Types
  • Example C Code for Opening Certificate Stores
  • Example C Program: Sending and Receiving a Signed and Encrypted Message
  • Example C Program: Signing a Hash and Verifying the Hash Signature

MSDN has these examples scattered around the docs

This website provides a good overview of the concepts along with cross-platform examples

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Gearoid Murphy Avatar answered Sep 17 '22 10:09

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