Alright, This might be the first and only time I disagree with MBS:) The Hitachi option can be done in XP with a service without affecting the GINA. The Cred Provider in later versions supports this trivially without a hack.
In all options, that software has an MSI which can be auto deployed and removed easy. Watch that video I posted, its very cool... jlc ________________________________ From: Michael B. Smith [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Self-Service Account Unlock There are a couple of them out there – but they aren’t cheap – and I don’t recommend it. Putting the recovery button on the logon screen requires a “custom GINA”. A new custom GINA is required every time specific pieces of the Windows kernel are updated (I think it’s lsass.exe, but I’m not 100% on that and can’t investigate right now). Which definitely happens by each service pack and may happen many patch Tuesdays. I think it’s better for someone to walk to the office next door, or borrow their neighbor’s computer for a couple of minutes. From: Sean Rector [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:45 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Self-Service Account Unlock I’ve been looking through the multitude of options, but they all seem to be web-portal-based. Is there one that puts the Unlock option on the Logon Screen? My point is – what’s the use of a web-portal version when they can’t log on to their machine? A kiosk-type user account doesn’t seem the safest route to go. Sean Rector, MCSE Information Technology Manager Virginia Opera Association E-Mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Phone: (757) 213-4548 (direct line) {+} Tickets and Subscriptions On Sale Now! Orphée | The Mikado Visit us online at www.VaOpera.org<http://www.vaopera.org/> or call 1-866-OPERA-VA Experience the Beauty, Power & Passion of Virginia Opera. ________________________________ This e-mail and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). Unless otherwise specified, persons unnamed as recipients may not read, distribute, copy or alter this e-mail. Any views or opinions expressed in this e-mail belong to the author and may not necessarily represent those of Virginia Opera. Although precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present, Virginia Opera cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of this e-mail or attachments. {*} ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
