Credential Manager (VaultSvc)Credential Manager (VaultSvc)

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:

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.