credential management

Since last 3-4 months, as I am getting newer updates on my Windows 11 machine, my credential manager is behaving weirdly. Whenever I update my machine, all my credentials are lost. I can login again, use my browser and other stuff where I am logged in as usual, but when I restart the apps, I...

How to Access Credential Manager in Windows Credential Manager is a built-in Windows feature designed to help you manage and securely store your usernames, passwords, and other login information. By using Credential Manager, you can sign in to websites, network resources, and applications with...

Credential Manager in Windows: How to Access and Manage Your Credentials Credential Manager is a built-in Windows feature that securely stores the usernames, passwords, and certificates you use to log on to websites, network resources, and applications. It simplifies the sign-in process by...

Fix Outlook Asking for Password Repeatedly on Windows Outlook’s repeated password prompts are the digital equivalent of that one friend who just can’t remember your name—frustrating and seemingly endless. If you’re a Windows user wrestling with Outlook demanding your credentials over and over...

I have two PCs in this room, one called ELLIOT-PC and one called ELLIOT-SERVER. ELLIOT-SERVER has a Local Account profile called Elliot, that I use to share folders. ELLIOT-PC has a Microsoft Account profile (Hotmail). When I try to navigate to \\elliot-server in Windows Explorer on...

On September 27, 2024, Microsoft rolled out the September preview cumulative update for Windows 11, identified as KB5043145. This update, applicable to both Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 versions, comes packed with 13 key enhancements and fixes aimed at addressing various issues within the operating...

Hi, The weirdest thing I have seen...... I have several win 10 machines on a home network. No domain, but same workgroup name. All can access each other with credentials, however Machine A is hit or miss with connecting to Machine B (Machine B can always connect to A without issue). In the...

I've been having a problem getting my computers to fully connect to each other on the network. My wife has a HP laptop with WIN 10 Home edition. My machine is a desktop with WIN 7 Pro. The desktop can see the laptop but cannot log on or access the laptop, while the laptop can log onto DT and...

We have been on a journey to eliminate passwords. Today, we are delighted to announce an important milestone. Microsoft has been aligned with the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) working group from the start, the alliance represents 250 organizations from various industries on a joint mission to...

I have been having a problem with getting an error message when trying to open my Web Credential manager. Does anybody have an idea on how to fix it. I am stumped this has been happening for quite sometime.

I want my Win7-Pro box to auto start (BIOS Power mgmt Time Set) and launch automated scheduled application. I had to disable UAC so it can start and run like my old XP. This works with one account and no password. I wanted full admin permissions so I created 2nd acct, super-admin with...

Hi As per subject, Windows keeps on asking for credentials when I try to access a document on our SharePoint site. I also get this every single time when I try to access a mapped drive. It doesn't matter if I click on the checkbox to "remember username/password", I will always be prompted...

The Credential Manager (control panel) appears to have an entry that I did not put there myself. Generic Credentials Internet or network address: virtualapp/didlogical user name: (one that I do not recognise) Password: (unknown 8 character password) persistence: local machine (I am new to...

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I am running Windows 8 and Outlook 2010. I have created a profile for my company's Exchange Server. The set-up is correct because my username is recognized. However when I try to access Outlook, I get asked for my credentials by "Windows Security." It has the dots in the dialogue box...

Hello! I have a really strange problem. I am using Windows 7 Professional with SP1 installed. I have a My Book 500GB external hard drive connected to the network via Linksys E3000. Now in Windows 7 I am logged in as Admin. The network disk is configured in Linksys, that an admin group can r&w...

Revision Note: V1.6 (September 14, 2010): Updated the FAQ with information about a non-security update enabling Outlook Express and Windows Mail to opt in to Extended Protection for Authentication. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is announcing the availability of a new feature, Extended Protection...

I have added a new laptop to my network something is wrong with the login Credentials to connect to my desktop so I have tried to remove the connection from both machines cannot. have used Credential Manager. uninstalled drivers renamed work-group changed computer names, passwords but as soon as...

Link RemovedOne of the thorns in the sides of all Internet users is the plethora of accounts they need to keep track of for the various websites they use throughout the day. Most of the folks running these sites don’t particularly want to create an account management system, but they need to...

:confused:My credential manager was working fine with Vista - Business. After installation of Windows 7, the credential manager (or windows vault) is not working with any of my browsers (IE or Firefox). I have made a back-up of the credentials before installation of W7. Can somebody help. ?