what is windows authentication?

Question

or more specifically, what does windows pull to validate the user? it is sign on name and password at the welcome screen?

Answer 1

Windows authentication is also referred to as "Windows Integrated Security" or a "trusted connection" because it relies on the user being authenticated, or "trusted," by the operating system. Windows authentication is the authentication mode recommended by Microsoft.

Answer 2

It is a security measure to stop people who use a pirated version of the Windows OS from getting security and critical updates. If your version isn't authentic you don't get any up dates.The validation is verified by downloading the authentication program( active x) from Windows when you try to search for updates.Then they check your computer to see if your OS is valid. Nothing to do with your administrator or user password.

Answer 3

When you install windows you have to enter PRODUCT KEY and this product key is connected with PC machine number and he got validate only for this PC no matter about your name and password. If you try to install same version with same product key in another PC you will have to explain to the Microsoft did it is piracy version and where you are get this version. This is meaning of authentication. Best Regards and veradisca! Neven.

Answer 4

This is how Microsoft determines that you are using a legal copy of Windows. It has nothing to do with your name etc. They are capable of coming in on your computer to validate the information on it.

Answer 5

Ya the sign in Password on windows screen. If you don't remember it try going on safe mode.



Well here check this out for your first question

"what is windows authentication?"

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/523ae943-5e6a-4200-9103-9808baa00157.mspx?mfr=true



For windows mode, check this out.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm