Credential Manager (VaultSvc) Windows Service Startup Type, Default Configuration, and Information

Registry Name

VaultSvc

Display Name

Credential Manager

Description

Provides secure storage and retrieval of credentials to users, applications and security service packages.

For more information, see the Additional Information section.

Default Status

Running

Default Startup Type

Manual

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

DLL File Path

C:\Windows\System32\vaultsvc.dll

Dependencies

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

rpcss

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

None

Log On As

LocalSystem

Additional Information

The service supports the Windows Credentials Manager which is the place where you can store sensitive information like usernames and passwords, as well as other login details. This includes information for websites and apps, as well as network credentials.