About this tag
The user credentials tag on WindowsForum.com covers topics related to login information, authentication, and access control across Windows environments. Discussions include troubleshooting network credential prompts when connecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers, managing browser-stored credentials and favorites during user profile migrations, and addressing folder permission errors after Windows reinstallation. Security-focused threads highlight credential-related vulnerabilities, such as a pre-authentication password reset flaw in Daikin Security Gateways and a massive breach exposing billions of login credentials. Enterprise topics feature Microsoft solutions like Entra Verified ID for digital identity and Edge for Business encrypted password deployment. The tag serves as a resource for both everyday Windows users and IT professionals seeking guidance on credential management, security, and troubleshooting.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Rising Linux Alternatives: Rust-first Kernels, Microkernels, and Open Hardware

    The recent churn in the Linux world—Rust maintainer resignations, high-profile upstream disputes and filesystem governance fights—has breathed new life into a different conversation: developers who feel alienated by the Linux kernel’s culture and process do not necessarily have to fork Linux...
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    • asterinas betrusted driver-portability ecosystem fido2 framekernel hardware root of trust kernel-governance linux alternatives linux compatibility linux ecosystem managarm memory safety microkernel open hardware precursor rust kernel u2f user credentials xous
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2025-10127: Daikin Security Gateway Pre-auth Password Reset Flaw

    Daikin’s Security Gateway is affected by a critical pre‑authentication password‑reset flaw that lets an unauthenticated attacker reset device credentials to the factory default and take control of the appliance and any connected systems — the issue is tracked as CVE‑2025‑10127 and rated highly...
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    • authorization cisa cloud connectivity cve-2025-10127 cybersecurity daikin-security-gateway exploit-public idor incident response iot security network segmentation ot security password reset patch management pre-authentication risk management user credentials vulnerability vulnerability management
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Local Private Network - Can't Connect to It

    I am unable to see my Windows 10 laptop from my Windows 11 Main computer in the file explorer network. I can ping it but even though I have both computers set to share without passwords I get the "Enter Network credentials". I have tried entering my user and password of the laptop but it is...
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Buenos Aires Supreme Court Revolutionizes Credentialing with Digital Identity

    In 2024, the Supreme Court of Buenos Aires (SCBA), one of Latin America's largest provincial judicial institutions, faced significant challenges with its traditional credentialing system. The existing process was cumbersome, costly, and inefficient, leading to delays and security...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • access control blockchain identity buenos aires buenos aires digital initiative credential management digital credentials digital government digital identity digital security digital transformation efficiency entra id government innovation government technology identity security privacy privacy challenges public administration public sector digitalization user credentials
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Huge 16 Billion Login Credentials Data Breach: Protect Your Online Accounts Now

    In a recent and unprecedented cybersecurity event, researchers have uncovered a massive data breach exposing approximately 16 billion login credentials from major platforms, including Google, Facebook, and Telegram. This breach, identified by the Cybernews research team, is being hailed as one...
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    • cyber news cyber threats cybercrime cybersecurity data breach data leakage information security multi-factor authentication online safety online security password management phishing privacy security awareness security tips user credentials
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    • Forum: Windows News
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Edge for Business Introduces Secure Encrypted Password Deployment

    In a significant advancement for enterprise security, Microsoft has introduced a feature in Edge for Business that allows IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This innovation aims to eliminate the risks associated with traditional password-sharing methods...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • browser management browser security cloud security credential management cybersecurity data security enterprise security identity management it administration microsoft 365 microsoft edge organizational security password deployment password management password vault secure sharing security features security policies technology user credentials
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 Windows User profile migration - browser credentials- and favorites

    Moving a users documents etc. from an old PC to a new one is quite simple but my tecs all tend to do this differently and the results are mediocre.. How do you get about easily migrating everything including browser favorites and credentials from mainly Edge, Chromium Edge, Chrome and Firefox...
    • bboisen
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    • browser data browser favorites chrome cloud solutions computer setup data transfer edge firefox it solutions microsoft azure migration migration tools profile migration tech support user credentials user experience user management windows migration windows users
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Folder access error after reinstall

    Hello. I have a partition holding my data and another for the Windows installation, I like to edit the save locations so that common folders (Documents, Music, Videos etc) all get redirected to my data drive, but since I reinstalled W10 it now complains saying "You don't currently have...
    • aHumanError
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    • access issues common folders configuration data drive error message file access file management file security permissions prevention reinstall remedies save locations security settings tech support troubleshooting user credentials windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Can't login with domain user

    Hi, I've just upgraded to 8.1. I was always able to login as a different user and use my work network user credentials i.e. workgroup\username. On this version I can do this. I can only add users once logged in and switch between them on the login screen. This version doesn't show the 'login...
    • Ben Sissons
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    • domain user settings troubleshooting upgrade user credentials user switching windows 8.1 workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 .....After all this, i still dont have a breakthrough!!!

    Ok, originally i was trying to network two Windows 7 machines, a desktop and laptop. Now i've had total success with previous versions of Windows. Now after configuring the details of both machines like the Workgroup name and Ip addresses and etc. I had no luck. So to not be undone by this i...
    • Azim1980
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    • authentication file sharing ip address network troubleshooting user credentials virtual machine windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  11. S

    Windows 8 Active tile problem on new image

    I am setting up an image to duplicate on our student laptops this year and have run into a strange problem. Our computers are on a Domain and the image works great but when a new user logs on with their Domain credentials, all of the stock active tiles are blank and unresponsive. We can have the...
    • STLeo James
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    • active tiles configuration domain issues image setup student laptops tiles user credentials windows 10 windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Want to automatically log in without entering username/password credentials every time

    Hi, I just wanted to know how to get rid of using passwords when accessing windows 8 and my computer. I didn't used to have to butI some how changed something. Find windows 8 very confusing. you can e/m me at [Removed to prevent spam e-mails - Mike] Any help is appreciated. Arlen
    • arlins2
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    • confusion help password removal security user credentials windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 UI LOGON will not reconize logon for dell smart card usb keyboard

    Let me give you a better description of the problem... I follow the instruction from the Gmalto instructions to install and configure Dell smart card USB Keyboard. This means I loaded the drivers for WudfUsbccidDrv and check Manager and it looks it recognizes the smart card and the smart card...
    • mjocasio
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    • certificate certificate services comparison tool credential prompt dell driver installation event viewer ginalto instructions image customization logs optiplex pin registry service status smart card troubleshooting usb keyboard user credentials wudfusbcciddrv
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Network mapped drive to Windows 7 system dropping connection

    I have two Windows 7 Ultimate computers and around 10 Windows XP (Home and Professional, SP2 and SP3) computers trying to connect to it. It's just a LAN (no internet access). I have set all of the password-protected sharing off on the Win 7 systems. I have tried opening up ALL of the...
    • jwright8
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    • 32-bit access control batch file connection issues file sharing home network lan mapped drives network network settings permissions persistent connections sharing settings startup troubleshooting user credentials windows 7 windows security windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 windows 7 machine can not access win2003 machine in a workgroup

    helloo i have Lan, all computers are windows 7 proffisional and one machine is windows 2003 , workgroup . i made shared folder in windows2003 , some computers can access the shared folder and others can not. when i open network , i see the 2003 computer, when i try to access it , it asked for...
    • ibrahim
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    • access issues file sharing lan network permissions shared folders user credentials windows 2003 windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  16. bobpullen

    Windows 7 Remote Desktop problems affecting a specific Windows user

    Bit if an odd one I'm hoping to get some help with... I'm running Win 7 Ultimate x64 and have been for some time now on this particular machine. I use remote desktop to access the machine from elsewhere and it's always worked fine up until recently (late March/Early April). There was a single...
    • bobpullen
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    • black screen connection issues disconnect error message local computer network permissions port forwarding profile issues rdp remote access remote desktop router configuration tech support troubleshooting user credentials windows 7 windows ultimate
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Tablet PC settings - rights issue

    Hi guys, we are building out our image for Windows 7 on Latitude XT2 tablets and noticed something when a standard user logs in. In Control Panel-->Tablet PC settings there is an option to configure your pen and touch to the screen. This is the windows utility, not the third party dell...
    • szachara
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    • access control calibration configuration dell domain group policy image deployment it support pen input permissions registry settings standard user tablet touchscreen troubleshooting user credentials user rights windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cant join a Win 2K domain

    Please be gentle with me - I'm new to this! I'm trying to introduce two Win 7 Pro HP Probooks to our Win 2K domain. All XP models work fine. These two will allow themselves to be "introduced" to the domain but then, after rebooting, wont recognise the admin username and password I JUST used! If...
    • crisp duck
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    • domain join hp pavilion ip configuration local logon network network issues troubleshooting user credentials windows 2000 windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  19. compucure

    Windows 7 XP & Win 7 Networking

    when I try to access Win7 from XP, I am always asked for a username and password. I put in the win7 details & nothing happens. Can I avoid having to sign in each time I try to access the networked Win7 PC? Thanks
    • compucure
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    • access file sharing home network network network issues password user credentials username windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  20. Hathadar

    Windows 7 blue screen crash when viewing network folders

    I am setting up a ubuntu server on an old box. I need to clear my login credentials frequently to log into the same share with a different username/password. After I have opened a network share i'll open a console and use the net view command to clear out my session. When I open up the...