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What Happens When you Type Your Password into Windows?

Published Sep 9, 2020 | Posted in Windows

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you type your password into the Windows logon screen and hit enter? Read Article

About Steve Syfuhs

Steve Syfuhs is a developer on the Windows Authentication team at Microsoft.

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