How to clear the Windows credential manager

Modified on Tue, 18 May, 2021 at 12:37 PM

If an application continually prompts for a username and password, the underlying issue may be improperly formatted or old credentials stored in the Windows Credential Manager. 


Clear the credential manager

  • First, close all running applications 
  • From the Start menu, navigate to Windows Settings




  • In the search bar, search for Credential Manager.
  • Open the Credential Manager




Click Windows Credentials



 Remove any stored credentials referencing the application you're having trouble with.




Lastly, restart your computer




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