Password Reset Sever Login Integration:
Windows XP (GINA)
Our login integration for Windows XP extends the GINA interface, which is Microsoft’s built in authentication module for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The PRS login uses the GINA Hook method for adding the ‘Forgot Password’ button and passing through all other actions to the original GINA. The PRS Login will replace the existing registry entry for the Login interface, so the modified dialog appears on startup. The PRS ‘Forgot Password’ button will open a new window of a trimmed down version of Internet Explorer that will automatically navigate to the instance’s PRS URL for performing a password reset. The IE browser opens in the same process as the Login Screen, so it does not require the user to be logged in. When the browser opens, it uses the URL specified in an encrypted config file (prsgina.config) that exists in C:\Windows\System32 to access Password Reset Server. It also uses SSL to connect to the web site. The browser has all menus and properties disabled to prevent the user from access any site or files outside of the PRS URL.
Vista/ Windows 7 (Credential Provider)
The Vista/ Windows 7 uses the Credential Provider module. This adds the icon to the Login Dialogue Menu without needing to extend the login dll. The ‘Forgot Password’ icon launches the same browser window as the GINA implementation.
Article ID: 95, Created On: 6/17/2010, Modified: 6/21/2010