Is Credential Manager not saving passwords?
However, recently some users have indicated that the Credential Manager won’t go in Windows 10/11.
For example, they reported that the Credential Manager is not saving passwords.
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In such a situation, you will not be able to jump in to your accounts automatically.
Here, we will lead you to the feasible solutions to this Credential Manager not working problem.
How to Fix Credential Manager Not Working
Fix 1.

Restart the Credential Manager Service
Step 1.
PressWindows + Rkey combination to initiate the Run command window.
In the input box, typeservices.mscand pressEnter.

In the services window, scroll down to clickCredential Manager.
Then click theRestartbutton in the left panel, and wait for it to restart.
Next, double-click theCredential Managerservice.
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In the pop-up window, change its startup key in toAutomaticfrom the drop-down menu.
ClickApplyandOKsequentially to make this change take effect.
venture to log into your account again and find out if the Credential Manager is working now.

If not, try the next way.
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Fix 2.
Now, lets see how to tweak the registry.
PressWindows + Rkey combination to open Run.

Select theYesoption when the User Account Control window pops up.
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Step 5.
In the right panel, find theFormSuggest PWvalue.
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If there is no that value, right-click theMainfolder to selectNew>String Value.
Rename the created string value toFormSuggest PW.
Double-poke the newly createdFormSuggest PWstring value.
In the new window, set its value data toyes.
After that, clickOK.
Fix 3.
PressWindows + Ekeyboard shortcut to open File Explorer.
In File Explorer, navigate to the following location:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Protect
Step 3.
Right-hit the files in the Protect folder to selectDelete.
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Fix 4.
Add the Credentials Manually
Credential Manager allows you to add a generic credential manually.
OpenCredential Managerby using the Windows search box.
Go to theWindows Credentialssection, and clickAdd a generic credential.
In the new window, key in the Internet address, user name, and password.
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Now read this post to remove security questions in Windows 10/11.
Thank you so much.