System Service details for a47e8ea9921cc8678a3e3798afead210

Registry Key

ProtectedStorage

Display Name

Protected Storage

Description

Protects storage of sensitive information, such as private keys, and prevents access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. BlackViper.com adds: Allows for the saving of local passwords or even web sites information (AutoComplete). This service is set to Automatic by default. Due to security reasons, I recommend leaving this feature disabled to make things all that much more difficult to steal vital information if you do not save it. On the other hand, you may need this service to manage private keys for encryption purposes. If so, leave this service on automatic to ensure the higher security settings you choose work. If you disable this service, you will no longer have any of your passwords saved, no matter how many times you click the box. If you enjoy having your passwords saved in applications like Outlook or Dial up networking or you are connecting to the internet via a domain controller/server that requires authentication, set this service to Automatic.

Image Path

%SystemRoot%\system32\lsass.exe

Image MD5 Hash

84885F9B82F4D55C6146EBF6065D75D2

Object Name

LocalSystem