Getsid.exe: Get Security ID

This a command-line tool compares the user security IDs (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 GetSID.

Concepts

For more information about security in Windows XP, 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
User's membership in the Administrators group.

File Required

Getsid.exe