Credential Manager (VaultSvc) 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
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
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:
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.
Windows Service Startup Type:
In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:
- Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
- Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
- Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
- Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.