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WindowsBuiltInRole Enumeration
.NET Framework 1.1
Specifies common roles to be used with IsInRole.
[Visual Basic] <Serializable> Public Enum WindowsBuiltInRole [C#] [Serializable] public enum WindowsBuiltInRole [C++] [Serializable] __value public enum WindowsBuiltInRole [JScript] public Serializable enum WindowsBuiltInRole
Remarks
These roles represent the local Windows groups common to most installations of Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Members
| Member name | Description |
|---|---|
| AccountOperator | Account operators manage the user accounts on a computer or domain. |
| Administrator | Administrators have complete and unrestricted access to the computer or domain. |
| BackupOperator | Backup operators can override security restrictions for the sole purpose of backing up or restoring files. |
| Guest | Guests are more restricted than users. |
| PowerUser | Power users possess most administrative permissions with some restrictions. Thus, power users can run legacy applications, in addition to certified applications. |
| PrintOperator | Print operators can take control of a printer. |
| Replicator | Replicators support file replication in a domain. |
| SystemOperator | System operators manage a particular computer. |
| User | Users are prevented from making accidental or intentional system-wide changes. Thus, users can run certified applications, but not most legacy applications. |
Requirements
Namespace: System.Security.Principal
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family
Assembly: Mscorlib (in Mscorlib.dll)
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