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user974896
user974896

Reputation: 1813

Unlock a Win7 desktop via application

I am trying to have a program unlock the user's Windows7 desktop. I assume this is easiest in some .NET language however anything will suffice.

I have been reading some posts regarding this on stackoverflow and some say it's not possible. If this was the case how are facial recognition programs or fingerprint readers used on Windows laptops. While I will not be using fingerprints or facial recognition I will be authenticating the user in my own way. The functionality will be the same however since once the user passes my check I will logon the desktop.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 395

Answers (1)

Michael Petrotta
Michael Petrotta

Reputation: 60972

You will need to implement a Credential Provider, Vista's (and Window 7's) replacement for GINA-based authentication systems in earlier versions of Windows.

I believe credential providers must be written in native (not .NET) code.

Upvotes: 5

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