How do I get the current username in .NET using C#?

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Yves picture Yves · Aug 6, 2009 · Viewed 607.1k times · Source

How do I get the current username in .NET using C#?

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juan picture juan · Aug 6, 2009 
string userName = System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent().Name;

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