Last month we reported a new issue in Windows 10 that could confuse the Credential Manager, making it difficult for consumers and even business customers to sign in to certain apps, such as Google Chrome. Moreover, this nasty bug could also randomly log you out of your websites if you save your credentials on Windows 10.
Based on new findings, it appears that the bug affects applications that use DPAPI (Data Protection API) to protect user-stored credentials through Windows Credentials Manager.
Basically, DPAPI is an API used by desktop apps to protect your saved passwords when you don’t want to reenter them when you log into apps or a website.
You may not have realized it, but several applications use the Data Protection API and it is an essential component of Windows 10. After Windows 10 version 2004 or a recent cumulative update, a bug causes Windows 10 forgets stored passwords for apps, like Chrome, VPN services, etc.
“Chrome logs me out multiple times a day on all of my websites. Interestingly, Edge has the same problem (I’m guessing because of the Chromium engine). Also getting sync or login errors on Microsoft’s own apps, such que: Mail, Calendar, and OneDrive, one user noted, and there are similar complaints on the forum (1, 2)
Speaking to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is actively investigating the issue. While Microsoft has told us it is reviewing these reports on the issue, an official workaround is not yet available.
According to the reports we have seen, the bug affects a number of applications including Edge, Chrome, Acrobat, Outlook, OneDrive, and even VPN services. Microsoft has launched a separate investigation into a problem with authenticating a VPN through Windows Security.
Interestingly, Chromium engineers have also launched their own investigation into the issue, but their initial findings suggest that the issue is with Windows 10 and is affecting other applications in the system that use DPAPI (Data Protection API). .
While that’s a far cry from the annoying Windows 10 glitches we’ve seen in recent months, it’s still a frustrating issue as a lot of people rely on Credential Manager.
If you have upgraded to Windows 10 version 2004 and are having problems with your saved credentials or browsing sessions, you can either wait for Microsoft to fix the bugs or reinstall the Windows update. May 10, 2020 using ISO images.
Last month we reported a new issue in Windows 10 that could confuse the Credential Manager, making it difficult for consumers and even business customers to sign in to certain apps, such as Google Chrome. Moreover, this nasty bug could also randomly log you out of your websites if you save your credentials on Windows 10.
Based on new findings, it appears that the bug affects applications that use DPAPI (Data Protection API) to protect user-stored credentials through Windows Credentials Manager.
Basically, DPAPI is an API used by desktop apps to protect your saved passwords when you don’t want to reenter them when you log into apps or a website.
You may not have realized it, but several applications use the Data Protection API and it is an essential component of Windows 10. After Windows 10 version 2004 or a recent cumulative update, a bug causes Windows 10 forgets stored passwords for apps, like Chrome, VPN services, etc.
“Chrome logs me out multiple times a day on all of my websites. Interestingly, Edge has the same problem (I’m guessing because of the Chromium engine). Also getting sync or login errors on Microsoft’s own apps, such que: Mail, Calendar, and OneDrive, one user noted, and there are similar complaints on the forum (1, 2)
Speaking to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is actively investigating the issue. While Microsoft has told us it is reviewing these reports on the issue, an official workaround is not yet available.
According to the reports we have seen, the bug affects a number of applications including Edge, Chrome, Acrobat, Outlook, OneDrive, and even VPN services. Microsoft has launched a separate investigation into a problem with authenticating a VPN through Windows Security.
Interestingly, Chromium engineers have also launched their own investigation into the issue, but their initial findings suggest that the issue is with Windows 10 and is affecting other applications in the system that use DPAPI (Data Protection API). .
While that’s a far cry from the annoying Windows 10 glitches we’ve seen in recent months, it’s still a frustrating issue as a lot of people rely on Credential Manager.
If you have upgraded to Windows 10 version 2004 and are having problems with your saved credentials or browsing sessions, you can either wait for Microsoft to fix the bugs or reinstall the Windows update. May 10, 2020 using ISO images.