Username & password

[omegabeta]

When I try to access a server from Internet a window with username and password and a check box(save the password) appear. After checking the box the browser save these information into a file. Which is this file ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[joegz]

If you are talking about password caching (i.e. you get a pop up windows asking you to supply credentials) then the data is not kept in a file but in the registry.

Under HKEY_CU\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage System Provider.

The data is usually hidden from plain view becuase of permissions to the key. If you need more information then this let us know.

joegz
"Sometimes you just need to find out what it's not first to figure out what it is."

 

[omegabeta]

Actually it's a problem on the Intranet. After I've introduced the user and password and check the box to save these informations I want to know where are stored, to copy the file on another computers so they have access without receiving directly from me the password.

 

[joegz]

If you are speaking about logons that are included as part of a web page design (as opposed to a separate window that pops up) then that identity is kept in a cookie in your Temporary Internet Files folder.

Both responses I have given have to do with the Intranet or Internet. It just depends on how you are being prompted for the logon information that determines which response applies to your question.

joegz
"Sometimes you just need to find out what it's not first to figure out what it is."