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credwiz.exe

Windows GUI

The credwiz.exe application is the Credential Backup and Restore Wizard.

Your Passwords Have Been Compromised!

MOTW File Explorer

To lock down your device, follow these steps:

  1. 1. Press Win-R on your keyboard.
  2. 2. Type credwiz and press Enter.
  3. 3. Press Enter to continue.
  4. 4. Press Enter once again to confirm.
  5. 5. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.
  6. 6. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
  7. 7. Press Enter to submit.

Once you have completed these steps, you can continue to use this application.

Your device credentials are invalid.

MOTW File Explorer UAC

Your device credentials are invalid. To recover valid credentials, follow these steps:

  1. 1. Press the Win key on your keyboard.
  2. 2. Type credwiz in the search box.
  3. 3. Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter on your keyboard.
  4. 4. Click Yes when prompted.
  5. 5. Press Enter to continue.
  6. 6. Press Enter once again to confirm.
  7. 7. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.
  8. 8. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
  9. 9. Press Enter to submit.

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