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# SetInactive

```
virtual kern_return_t SetInactive();
```

## Return Value

True in case of success. False in case of an error.

## Discussion\abstract This function is called to set the IOExtensiblePaniclog object inactive.
\discussion When it is set inactive, this buffer is not picked up in case of a panic

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