Getsid Overview
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Getsid.exe: Get Security ID
This command-line tool compares the user security identifiers (SIDs) of two accounts.
You can use it to compare account SIDs between a primary domain controller and backup domain controller when you suspect user database corruption.
Corresponding UI
There is no corresponding user interface for this tool.
Concepts
For more information about security in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, see Security Model or Security and Active Directory under Security in Help and Support Services.
System Requirements
The following are the system requirements for GetSID:
Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003
Administrative rights
File Required
- Getsid.exe
See Also
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Getsid Syntax
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