Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication

Network access: Do not allow storage of credentials or .NET Passports for network authentication

This security setting determines whether Stored User Names and Passwords saves passwords, credentials, or .NET Passports for later use when it gains domain authentication.

If it is enabled, this setting prevents the Stored User Names and Passwords from storing passwords and credentials.

Note: When configuring this security setting, changes will not take effect until you restart Windows.
For more information about Stored User Names and Passwords, see Stored User Names and Passwords.

Default: Disabled.

Policy path: 

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\Security Options

Supported on: 

At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003

Registry settings: 

MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\DisableDomainCreds

Reboot required: 

No

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