How do I get the Windows account name (common name) using Windows Authentication?

[mday2792]

Anyone know how to get the name on the windows account (Other than using LDAP) using windows authentication such as "Joe Smith"? I believe this is also referred to as the common name.

 

[Atanas Vanchev]

In 2005: My.User.Name

In 2003: Web.HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name

Is this what you wanted?

 

[mday2792]

That will only give me my username. I need the name on the account like what you see at the top when you click the windows xp start button.

 

[Atanas Vanchev]

You are correct. Searching the Registry came to mind. I found myself in:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\User Location Service\Client

however, I cannot guarantee that is always the case. Not sure if you can do it without going to LDAP/Active Dir.

 

[mday2792]

I don't think I can do it without LDAP either. Thanks for your help.

 

[cfisher440]

System.Environment.UserName
Will give you the ID they are logged in with.