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Winlogon is the Windows module that performs interactive logon for a logon session. Winlogon behavior can be customized by implementing and registering a Credential Provider.
For information about implementing a Credential Provider, see the following topics.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Credential Provider driven Windows Logon Experience |
Overview of Winlogon and Credential Provider architecture and a sample Credential Provider. |
| Shell Interfaces |
Credential Provider interface reference. |
| Credential Providers in Windows 10 |
Third-party credential providers and system credential providers in Windows 10. |
For a sample Credential Provider implementation, see the sample located in the Windows SDK installation directory under \Samples\Security\CredentialProvider.
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP: Credential Providers are not supported. For information about customizing Winlogon, see Winlogon and GINA.