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Question #: 22
Topic #: 1
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Which part of the Windows Registry contains the user's password file?

  • A. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • B. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIGURATION
  • C. HKEY_USER
  • D. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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Elb
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
The Security Account Manager (SAM) is a critical Windows database housing user account credentials, including usernames and hashed passwords. Managed by the Local Security Authority (LSA), it validates user logins by cross-referencing passwords within the SAM database. Stored in the c:\windows\system32\config\SAM directory and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
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Elb
5 months, 4 weeks ago
The LSA secrets key is located under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policy\Secrets. It may contain VPN/RAS passwords, Autologon passwords, and other system keys/passwords.
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