Windows Logon using third party authentication methods

[vgopalji]

Hi All,

Here, I want to replace the traditional Windows Logon Procedures
like Password based authentication with other mode of authentication process.
Workaround:
Would like to develop an application which has to replace the password based authentication with the smart card or external mode of authentication process. This windows based application has to work with the Win 9x/NT/2000/XP.
In this regard I have knowledge to work around MFX/VC++/Win Programming..
So, can anyone suggest how to go about with this issue, related tools and help required to acheive the same.

Thanking You,
VenuGopal

[mahanare]

Gopal, As I already Told you in mail. You can do the work as u wanted. You can use security related API s to do the work.
like LogonUser() etc.
Instead of asking as a whole, If you can restrict your self then other codegurus will be of some help to you.
So try to mention your specific requirements, if it requirements are not clear then probability of getting help will be reduced.

Well, My Best wishes for your project.

cheers
mahanare

[the_ENIGMA]

i guess mahanare is quite right..

if u can be precise about your query u wud
earn more replies....

are you looking for a hardware-software solution
or just software part of it...i mean win32 module
that would replace WinLogon manager ??

[Mick]

Read up on GINA. Start at msdn.microsoft.com. This does what you are looking for.