WinTrust

Purpose

WinTrust includes a function and structures used by that function to verify trust in files, catalogs, memory blobs, signatures, or certificates. In the case of verifying certificates, WinTrust calls the CryptoAPI trust chain building functions, CertGetCertificateChain and CertVerifyCertificateChainPolicy. An application can use those functions directly, and their direct use is recommended.

Where Applicable

WinTrust can be used in all Microsoft® Windows®-based applications.

Developer Audience

WinTrust is designed for use by C programmers.

Run-time Requirements

Applications that use WinTrust require Microsoft® Windows NT® version 4.0 or later. For information on which operating systems are required to use a particular function, see the Requirements section of the function documentation.

See Also

CryptoAPI

WinTrust Reference

Documentation of specific WinTrust functions and structures.

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