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Q159928: Regedt32 Displays Multiple SIDS in HKEY_USERS Key

Article: Q159928
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SUMMARY
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After you start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe), you may notice multiple security
IDs (SIDs) being displayed in addition to .default and the SID for the currently
logged on user.

MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior is by design in Windows NT 4.0 and occurs when services are
started in the context of a user account other than System or the currently
logged on user. The change in Windows NT 4.0 gives service accounts access to
the Hkey_Current_User portion of the registry.

Additional query words: registry sids user account

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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