Although it is there to make your credentials secure, some users are experiencing problems with it.

The Credential Guard can be seen inside Windows Security inside gadget Security underCore Isolation.

However, in Windows 10, the method to enable it requires an additional step.

Enable or disable Windows Defender Credential Guard

We have discussed the methods in detail below.

The wizard will now install Hyper-V and its components.

When installed, shut the wizard.

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Now, it is time to disable Credential Guard.

This can be done via the Group Policy.

The Windows Defender Credential Guard will now be disabled with the Hyper-V enabled.

Startup folder in all versions of Windows

There are also other methods to disable or activate the Credential Guard in Windows 10.

The following methods also apply to Windows 11.

However, to enable it, perform the steps in the next section.

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Therefore, we insist that you create asystem restore pointbefore proceeding forward with the process.

Instead, perform the following action on the existing Registry.

Double-hit the DWORD EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity and set its Value Data to 0.

Now paste the following in the navigation bar to change the directory:

Create a new DWORD named LsaCfgFlags.

Set the Value Data for LsaCfgFlags to 0.

Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

When the computer restarts, you will find that the Windows Defender Credential Guard has been disabled.

Instead, perform the action on the existing Registry.

It keeps your usernames and passwords safe from hackers.

That said, we still recommend that you re-enable it once you are done with your work.

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