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WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent Method
.NET Framework 1.1
Returns a WindowsIdentity object that represents the current Windows user.
[Visual Basic] Public Shared Function GetCurrent() As WindowsIdentity [C#] public static WindowsIdentity GetCurrent(); [C++] public: static WindowsIdentity* GetCurrent(); [JScript] public static function GetCurrent() : WindowsIdentity;
Return Value
A WindowsIdentity object that represents the current user.
Exceptions
| Exception Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the correct permissions. See the requirements section. |
Requirements
Platforms: Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family
.NET Framework Security:
- SecurityPermission for ability to manipulate the principal object. Associated enumeration: SecurityPermissionFlag.ControlPrincipal.
See Also
WindowsIdentity Class | WindowsIdentity Members | System.Security.Principal Namespace
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