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Credential Provider Technical Reference

Detailed information on the credential provider driven Windows logon experience.

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    Date Published:

    8/11/2016

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    Credential_Provider_Technical_Reference.xps

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    Credential providers are used in Windows to collect credentials from the user. Developers and IT professionals can create their own credential providers to create customized logon and authentication mechanisms for Windows Vista and higher. This document provides detailed information that is needed for implementing a Windows credential provider.
  • Supported Operating Systems

    Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista

    Windows Vista or higher and the corresponding Windows SDK.
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