What does HRESULT 0x80100005 (SCARD_E_INVALID_TARGET) mean?

 
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SCARD_E_INVALID_TARGET

SCARD_E_INVALID_TARGET Smart-card startup information in the registration database is missing or invalid. This usually affects card or reader configuration lookup rather than a physical card transaction.

What to inspect

  • Determine which database-management or provider-lookup call returned the error and record the requested card or reader target.
  • Verify the supported card type, provider, and minidriver registration installed by the issuer package.
  • Avoid deleting registry entries as a first step; repair the specific supported middleware or minidriver installation instead.

Microsoft: Smart Card Minidrivers

Microsoft: Smart Card Plug and Play

Microsoft: SCardGetCardTypeProviderName

Microsoft: SCardIntroduceCardType


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