[claretrobbo]

Hi guys basically i want to create a login to my program which uses the same username and password as windows login.

I already know how to retrieve username and auto place it in the username box using

TextBox1.Text = Environment.UserName.ToString

i wondered is there an easy way to only allow access if the password matches up to their logon? i dont know about setting up databases but i dont think this option would work because each member of staff can personally choose their password.

any ideas?

thanks liam

[DimitriV]

I don't know, maybe we shouldn't be discussing things such as retrieving the Windows logon password. I don't think there is a simple way but I don't want to provide links or anything because who knows, they may be used maliciously and I would be of blame for it. Hope you understand!

A database would be better, they can be edited and customised. And they don't put logon info at risk

[claretrobbo]

i understand what you mean but this isn't anything malicious, instead of retrieving password is there a way to check against it, if it matches then allow access? by the way we use active directory to manage users. i have had a quick look on google but can only see examples/code for C#.

[DimitriV]

C# is very similar to VB. You can convert the code, look at DeveloperFusion.com. I don't want to be involved with the code.

[eclipsed4utoo]

You would use Active Directory to do this.

This would be a simple method to use if you are using .Net 3.5 or greater...

Public Function ValidateAD(ByVal userName As String, ByVal password As String) As Boolean

   Dim valid As Boolean = False

   Using context As PrincipalContext = new PricipalContext(ContextType.Domain)

      valid = context.ValidateCredentials(userName, password)

   End Using

   Return valid

End Function

PrincipalContext