ReadHardwareRandomNumber
Gets a 32-bit random number.
Synopsis
uint32 ReadHardwareRandomNumber( void )
Description
The procedure returns a random number generated by the hardware. This is useful for providing a seed to the software random-number generator.
Return Value
The procedure returns an unsigned 32-bit random number. The number can be any integer from 0 to (2^32 - 1), inclusive.
Implementation
SWI implemented in kernel folio V20.
Associated Files
- hardware.h
- ANSI C Prototype