A SID or a Security Identifier is a unique code that helps in the identification of any user or group and computer accounts across Windows Operating Systems. They are created as soon as a user account is created and being the unique identifiers, no two SIDs are same on a common computer, ever. It is also referred to as a Security ID. This unique identification is used internally in the operating system instead of display names that we set like, Personal, Dad or anything else. This also means that, even if you change your display name, it would not affect anything pre-configured for that account as every configuration is tied up to the SID which remains constant even when you change your display name or even your username.
Now, let us see how to Find Security Identifier (SID) of any User in Windows 10.
Find Security Identifier (SID) of any User in Windows 10
1: Using WMIC
Finding a user’s SID or Security Identifier is really easy. We have to use the Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) to do this.
So first of all, start by, opening the Command Prompt. You can do this by searching for Command Prompt in the Cortana Search Box. Or if you are using Windows 8 or newer, hit the WINKEY + X button combination to launch a context menu on the Start Button and click on Command Prompt (Admin).
2: Using the Registry Editor
Here, start by opening the Registry Editor. You can do it by searching for it in the Cortana Search box or just hit WINKEY + R combination to launch start and type in regedit and then hit Enter.
Once you have opened the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path,
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
Now, inside the ProfileImagePath values for each SID under the folder of ProfileList, you can find the desired SIDs and other details like Usernames.
If You have any Security issue related Problem ,you may call Microsoft Support Helpline +1-888-678-5401 and Protect your Data Secure.
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