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[k2sickness]

I've written a simple program that runs upon start up; it ends explorer.exe and asks for your name, then a password. If the enter the right password, the window turns green and reopens explorer.exe. If you enter the wrong password, the window turns red and opens a batch application to send an e-mail to myself with the subject being something like "Security Breach (entered name) *Time*" via sending me a text message with the subject. Two questions:

First-

Is it possible to run a simple program like this before windows starts? If not, how can I make it run full screen on start up?

Second-

I can't get the batch to send an e-mail automatically..like you have to press send lol. Anyone know how?

[z05DSL3A]

About Authentication
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa374588(VS.85).aspx

[kfex]

You need to learn more about your operating system after that it's easy
also read this http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000322.htm
alot of good info on the website

[Duthomhas]

You are in for a world of hurt.

On XP and earlier, you need to write yourself a replacement for GINA (msgina.dll).
Vista did something weird but I don't remember what... in any case it is different. Google around "GINA" and you'll get literature...

Good luck!

[z05DSL3A]

I you are interested in Vista, you can search for Credential Provider model.

[k2sickness]

o_O
lol so I have to write a program to replace the existing authentication system? There's no way I can just run a program in between the GINA and explorer?

and does anyone know about the automatically sending e-mails in the background?

thanks for the links btw I'm learning a lot.

..also got distracted reading about the history of UNIX.. who would have guessed the C language was made by AT&T lol.