Developers who write for Windows can use the Credentials Management application programming interface (API) including Credentials Management User Interface (UI) functions to obtain and manage credential information such as user names and passwords. These functions request Windows account information to be used in place of the credentials established while logging on. Such requests typically occur when the logon credentials do not have permissions required by the application.
The Credentials Management UI functions provide interfaces with the look and feel of the Windows user interface. These functions include customizable options that add user's information to the user's credentials store.
The following topics provide more information about the Credentials Management API:
For information about functions in the Credential Management API, see Authentication Reference.
Windows 2000: The Credentials Management API is not supported.
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