Using Thumbdrive As Login token

[Mike R]

I was wondering if there is any software or any way to use a normal USB
thumbdrive as a login security token for windows XP.

 

[Drew Cooper [MSFT]]

You could write your own GINA.

There is support for smartcard logon already if you're trying to get an
additional ("something I physically have") authentication factor.

 

[Mike R]

Ya I am aware of the smartcard support, but im not 100% fond of smartcards
plus I already have a thumbdrive so i was hoping it could be put to some use
other than a glorified floppy drive.

You could write your own GINA.

There is support for smartcard logon already if you're trying to get an
additional ("something I physically have") authentication factor.
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I was wondering if there is any software or any way to use a normal USB
thumbdrive as a login security token for windows XP.

 

[Steven]

The software you are looking for is called Proteg. Download it from
http://www.inflexpoint.com

Steven