Windows 10: what is the procedure to configure smart card authentication?

1. what is the procedure to configure smart card authentication?2. which brand of smart card and smart card reader recommended?3. what is the procedure to force all normal users and even administrator group to use smart card authentication?4. what if hackers use other system account to bypass smart card authentication and how to avoid?5. when used smart card authentication, does it mean satellite back door, cpu, memory, hard drive and mainboard backdoor that not able to access any more to achieve highest security?

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Smart Card Reader / Gettign a Card

Hi,

Smart card reader can be used for identification, authentication, and data storage. We suggest contacting the device manufacturer for further assistance on how to use the smart card reader.

Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.

 

Smart Card Authentication Between VMware and Teradici

So, here's the rub:

I have a zero client and I'm using Teradici. I have a Windows 10 image. Starting with the zero client, I am able to log in and authenticate with my smartcard, pick my connection server, select my pool, and then I am brought to a machine. The problem is that the machine doesn't seem to recognize my smartcard - or that I even have one.

The way it should work is that once I select a pool, my credentials on the smart card are passed from authenticating with the zero clients to the virtual machine. That is, at the Windows login screen, it will notice my smart card and log me in without me having to re-enter my credentials. Right now, I'm just taken to an empty prompt for a username and password.

Couple things to note:

1. Yes, the smartcard reader/smart card is supported. We are able to have our desired result work with another Windows 7 parent image.
   
2. I have spent hours working with VMware and Teradici. Both keep pointing fingers at each other.
   
3. Yes, I checked to make sure the PCoiP smart card option was installed with View Agent.
   
4. The machines from the Windows 10 parent image are created in the same OU as the machines from the working parent image. I.e. group policy should be same on both of those.
   5.)I have compared between the working parent image and the new parent image and we can't seem to find out what the problem is.
   

On a side note, we can't even get this to work on another Windows 7 image, so even if it's something to do with Windows 10, we still can't get this to work on other Windows 7 images.

 

Cannot Log into Windows after disabling/enabling smart card configuration

Dear Marko Bogic

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are getting the message "you must use Windows Hello or smart card to sign in" when logging into Windows, which is preventing you from logging into the system.

I understand your concerns and will do my best to assist you. However, I need more information to accurately identify and solve the problem. If possible, could you please provide the following information with me:

• Logging on to Windows with a smart card is an advanced authentication method usually used in businesses. Are you a personal or business user?
  
• Your computer has not been set up with a pin code before has it?
  
• ”i have followed you instructions and disabled or accidentally enabled some configuration for card reader - smart card“
  
  It looks like another support person assisted you with some of these operations previously, would you mind sharing with me the operations you performed previously?
  

We look forward to your reply.





Best Regards,



LucyW-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist