Microsoft KB Archive/224343

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INFO: Encryption Is Disabled on French and Localized Operating Systems

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Q224343

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, on platform(s):
 * the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0, on platform(s):
 * the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

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SUMMARY
Encryption is disabled on French operating systems and Localized operating systems.

MORE INFORMATION
Following are the Release Notes from MSDN Documentation, regarding Microsoft Cryptographic Service Providers:

"There are currently two cryptographic service providers (CSP) available from Microsoft. The Microsoft Base Cryptographic Provider was the initial provider, and is distributed with Microsoft CryptoAPI versions 1.0 and 2.0. Now, there is the Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider that can be used with either version as well. Both Providers now incorporate additional functionality. The Enhanced Cryptographic Provider provides for stronger security through longer keys and additional algorithms as well." NOTE: The Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider is available only in North America, and therefore, many Localized Windows products have this feature disabled, including French operating systems.

Additional query words: cryptographic CryptoAPI CSP French NT

Keywords : kbIntl kbOSWinNT400 kbOSWin2000 kbSDKPlatform kbLocalization

Issue type : kbinfo

Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTSsearch