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title: ICSPNode Clear
description: ICSPNode Clear
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author: MariciaAlforque
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# ICSPNode::Clear

This method deletes the contents and child nodes of the current configuration service provider node. This method is always called on the child node before [ICSPNode::DeleteChild](icspnodedeletechild.md) is called on the parent node.


## Syntax

``` syntax
HRESULT Clear();
```


## Return Value

A value of S\_OK indicates that the node was successfully cleared. CFGMGR\_E\_COMMANDNOTALLOWED indicates that this node does not support the **Clear** method.


## Remarks

For externally–transactioned nodes, if this method is implemented, then [ICSPNode::SetValue](icspnodesetvalue.md) and [ICSPNode::SetProperty](icspnodesetproperty.md) must also be implemented or rollback will fail.

Before calling **Clear** on the target node, ConfigManager2 attempts to gather the current state of the node; the parent node does not have to preserve the state of its child nodes if they are externally-transactioned.

## Requirements

**Header:** None


## Related topics

[Create a custom configuration service provider](create-a-custom-configuration-service-provider.md)