I don't think it's possible without a config file. The "secret" of netz is that it is compiled for .NET 1.0. Since you don't have that version on your machine, the newest available version is used instead.

NetUserGetGroups or IADsUser::Groups

see http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnnetsec/html/secnetht02.asp for a complete guide on forms authentication this should sort you out... rugha

Be aware that some windows simply can't be made visible. They have no paint routines and/or incomplete settings for the window creation itself. While not as common under Win32, it is still sometimes the easiest way to do some things. Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke