Credential Manager (VaultSvc) Service on Windows Server 2012

Q

What is the "Credential Manager (VaultSvc)" system service on Windows Server 2012? Can I disable "Credential Manager"?

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A

"Credential Manager (VaultSvc)" is a Windows Server 2012 service that provides secure storage and retrieval of credentials to users, applications and security service packages.

Detailed information on "Credential Manager" service: 

Service name: VaultSvc
Display name: Credential Manager
Execution command: 
   C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe
Dependencies:
   Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

"Credential Manager" service is provided by the lsass.exe program, see "lsass.exe Executable Program on Windows Server 2012" for details.

Disabling "Credential Manager" service may cause issues on running Windows 2012 Server.

 

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