Stop Outlook Exchange Password Promtpts Auto-saving Windows Passwords

How to stop the annoying password prompts windows that pop up when you open Microsoft Outlook. If you have a a Hosted Exchange Account configured in outlook, you can configure Windows to bypass the password prompts in Outlook. There are a few different ways to set Windows and Outlook to do so; see below for instructions for Outlook 2003 and newer.

Method One (In Windows)

1. Launch Credential Manager by pressing ” + R” to open run window > type control keymgr.dll and press enter.

*** You can also navigate to Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage your Credentials

OR via Control Panel, View-By: Large Icons, User Accounts, Manage Your Credentials:

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2. In the Credential Manager Window, you should see an entry that corresponds to your existing Exchange Account; looking something like exg6.exghost.com. Click the entry’s dropdown arrow and then choose Edit.

You may have to create a Generic Credential for an Exchange account if one is not already listed. Do so by clicking “Add a generic credential”.

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3. In the “Internet or network address” text box, enter *.exg6.exghost.com then enter your Exchange Account’s username and password. Click “Ok” then restart your PC.

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Method 2 (In Outlook)

1. Open Outlook and navigate to File > Info > Account Settings. (In Outlook 2003/2007, navigate to Tools > Account Settings)

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2. Under E-Mail tab, double click your Account.

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3. From the resulting Change Account Window select the More Settings button. From the next dialog, select the Security Tab. In this Tab there is a User Identification section. Uncheck the check box for “Always prompt for logon credentials”.