Graphical Identification and Authentication: Difference between revisions

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The Graphical Identification and Authentication dll (GINA) operatesThe inGINA theis contexta of the Winlogon process and, as such, the GINAreplaceable DLL is loaded very early inby the bootWinlogon processexecutable. The GINA DLLimplements mustthe followauthentication rulespolicy so thatof the integrityinteractive oflogon themodel systemand is maintained,expected particularlyto withperform respectall toidentification interactionand with theauthentication user interactions.

The GINA dll operates in the context of the Winlogon process and, as such, the GINA DLL is loaded very early in the boot process. The GINA DLL must follow rules so that the integrity of the system is maintained, particularly with respect to interaction with the user.

Note: GINA DLLs are ignored in Windows Vista, and presumably in the new Windows 7 OS.