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NTE_NO_KEY
NTE_NO_KEY means that the requested key could not be found in the selected provider or key container. The key may be absent, stored under a different identity, or unavailable on the current machine or hardware token.
What to verify
- Check the key specification, container name, provider name, and the user or machine context used to open it.
- For certificate operations, confirm that the certificate is associated with an accessible private key.
- Do not create a replacement key automatically unless the workflow is explicitly creating a new identity.
Microsoft: CryptAcquireCertificatePrivateKey · Microsoft: CryptAcquireContext
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