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Protected Storage Service
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Service Name |
ProtectedStorage |
Process Name |
lsass.exe |
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Default Settings |
XP Home : Automatic |
XP Pro
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Automatic |
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Microsoft
Service Description |
Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as
private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services,
processes, or users. |
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Dependencies |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
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Real World
Description |
By 'sensitive data' they mean passwords, encryption data,
etc. Closely tied into other 'features' like AutoComplete. |
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Is this service needed? |
Possibly
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Recommended Setting: |
Automatic |
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Note |
Updated to reflect SP2 changes.
While this service is not needed, most users will want it to
avoid constantly having to type passwords. However, be aware
it does carry risks, especially if your firewall security
and security patch updating is lax. |
TEG Reader Comments about Protected Storage service.
11/06/2002
From: Patrik
The Protected
Storage service certainly needs to be active if you are
using Outlook Express, otherwise you have to type the
password every time you want to check your emails. So it
doesn't just have to do with autocomplete or password
storage for Internet Explorer.
TEG: I agree that if you don't want the hassle of entering
your passwords that Automatic or Manual would be the way
to go on Protected Storage.
Here's another point of view;
05/25/2004 - From: One Comment Posted About
Protected Storage Service You Have States That With It Disabled You
Have To Enter Your Password Every time You use Outlook Express And I
Personally Have It Disabled And Have No Problems What So Ever With
Outlook Express. It Logs On And Checks For Emails Without Me Entering
Any Passwords. Just Thought You Might Like To Know. Thanks For
All The Info By The Way.
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