Winlogon is the Windows module that performs interactive logon for a logon session. Winlogon behavior can be customized by implementing and registering a Credential Provider.
For information about implementing a Credential Provider, see the following topics.
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Create Custom Login Experiences With Credential Providers For Windows Vista |
Overview of Winlogon and Credential Provider architecture and a sample Credential Provider. |
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Credential Provider interface reference. |
For a sample Credential Provider implementation, see the sample located in the Windows SDK installation directory under \Samples\Security\CredentialProvider.
Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Professional: Credential Providers are not supported. For information about customizing Winlogon, see Winlogon and GINA.
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