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SID structure
The security identifier (SID) structure is a variable-length structure used to uniquely identify users or groups.
Applications should not modify a SID directly. To create and manipulate a security identifier, use the functions listed in the See Also section.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
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Header |
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See also
- SID Components
- AllocateAndInitializeSid
- ConvertSidToStringSid
- ConvertStringSidToSid
- CopySid
- EqualSid
- FreeSid
- GetLengthSid
- GetSidIdentifierAuthority
- GetSidLengthRequired
- GetSidSubAuthority
- GetSidSubAuthorityCount
- InitializeSid
- IsValidSid
- LookupAccountName
- LookupAccountSid
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