credential manager

Problem Summary The Samba server on Debian Trixie did not appear automatically in Windows Network Explorer, unlike on Armbian Bookworm + OMV which appeared directly and prompted for credentials. Root Cause Analysis Environmental Differences: Windows 11 24H2 (OS build 26100.6584) Debian: Samba...

Microsoft has taken a significant step toward a passwordless future by integrating 1Password with Windows 11, enabling passkey-based sign-ins. This collaboration allows users to authenticate seamlessly using biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, enhancing both security and...

Authentication or initialization errors within Microsoft 365 applications, notably seen with Outlook on Windows 11 and Windows 10, represent a frequent and often disruptive challenge for both everyday users and IT professionals alike. The “AUTHHEALTHCHECKFAILED” error code, which typically...

Very few things derail digital productivity like being stuck in a relentless Outlook password loop. Windows users who rely on Outlook for work, school, or personal communication know how seamless their routine can be—until the app suddenly refuses to remember their login. The infamous prompt...

Windows 11’s “CAA5010A – Add account operation is blocked because account limit is reached” error has been puzzling many IT enthusiasts and professionals alike. While discussions on the Microsoft community have noted that Windows 11 may restrict you to three work accounts per user profile, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

: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. ?