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# RemoveControl

Removes a user video control from the video clock device.

```
kern_return_t RemoveControl(IOUserVideoControl *in_control);
```

## Parameters

`in_control`

IOUserVideoControl to remove from the clock device.

## Return Value

`kIOReturnSuccess` if control was successfully removed.

## Discussion

The control’s reference count will be decremented if it was successfully removed from the clock device.

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