How to Associate a Username with a Security Identifier (SID)
ID: Q154599
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
SUMMARY
The information in this article describes how to associate a username with
a security identifier (SID).
MORE INFORMATION
Sometimes, you need to know what the security identifier (SID) is for a
specific user on the system. To see what the SID is for a specific user,
perform the steps below.
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them.
Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of
Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
- Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
\ProfileList
- Under the ProfileList key, you will see the SIDs. By selecting each one
individually, you can look at the value entry and see what user name is
associated with that particular SID.
Additional query words:
prodnt username
Keywords : kbenv ntregistry
Version : WINDOWS:2000; winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbhowto