Re: [Chris P.[MVP]] I can use Local System under I call API LogonUser(

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From: Chris P. [MVP] (msdn_at_chrisnet.net)
Date: 08/28/04 

Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:29:10 -0400

Teddy wrote:
> That mean I can run my application under "Local System" logon
> service, when I create a thread in my application and it call API
> LogonUser() first, then I can call WNetConnection2 successfully?

Yes. You must grant the Local System account the "Act as part of operating
system" right in the system policy editor if it is not already.

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