Security & PrivacyLow Risk

Clear Cached Credentials

Purges Kerberos tickets, NTLM cache, and saved RDP credentials. This safe security & privacy repair typically completes in about 1 minute and runs with administrator privileges. RescuePC automates the entire process — no technical knowledge required.

1 min

Estimated Time

low

Risk Level

Restart Needed

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RescuePC runs "Clear Cached Credentials" with one click — no technical knowledge needed.

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Common Symptoms

⚠Security warnings appearing
⚠Windows Defender issues
⚠Privacy concerns
⚠Suspicious activity detected

How to Fix

1
Open RescuePC Toolkit (or download from rescuepcrepairs.com/download)
2
Navigate to the Security tab
3
Click "Clear Cached Credentials"
4
Accept the UAC prompt to run with administrator privileges
5
Wait approximately 1 minute for completion
6
No restart needed — the fix takes effect immediately
7
Manual alternative: Open Windows Security, run a full scan, and check security settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Clear Cached Credentials" do?▼

Purges Kerberos tickets, NTLM cache, and saved RDP credentials. It is a one-click repair in the Security & Privacy category that automates the fix so you don't need technical expertise.

Is "Clear Cached Credentials" safe to run?▼

Yes — this is a low-risk repair. It makes non-destructive changes and does not require a restore point.

How long does "Clear Cached Credentials" take?▼

Typically about 1 minute. No restart is needed.

Can I run "Clear Cached Credentials" automatically with Fix All?▼

This repair is not part of the Fix All chain because it may need user input or takes longer than typical automated repairs. Run it individually from the Security tab.

Do I need administrator access to run "Clear Cached Credentials"?▼

Yes — this repair requires administrator privileges because it modifies system-level settings. RescuePC will prompt for elevation via UAC.