smart cards

[Dave]

We have 2 PCs at our company which do not log onto a
network, thus only have local accounts. We would like to
have these 2 PCs authenticate by using a smart card.

Can XP do this with built-in software? Or is 3rd party
authentication needed?

Any recommendations for cards & readers? Devices to
program the cards?

 

[Opti_mystic]

Dave,

I believe that smartcard login is only supported for
Active Directory domain accounts, not stand alone machines.
What are you trying to accompish?

Opti_mystic

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

1. Open XP's "Help and Support" program.
2. In the Search box type: Smart Card , and hit enter.
3. Click on "Log on to a computer with a smart card".

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| We have 2 PCs at our company which do not log onto a
| network, thus only have local accounts. We would like to
| have these 2 PCs authenticate by using a smart card.
|
| Can XP do this with built-in software? Or is 3rd party
| authentication needed?
|
| Any recommendations for cards & readers? Devices to
| program the cards?