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

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

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.

You can configure this security setting by opening the appropriate policy and expanding the console tree as such: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\

For specific instructions about how to configure security policy settings, see Edit security settings on a Group Policy object.

For more information, see:

• Security Configuration Manager tools

• Stored User Names and Passwords