Credential Manager Error 0x80070005 Access is Denied

When you open Credential Manager, the error 0x80070005 may appear. Here’s the full error message info:

Credential Manager Error

You do not have permission to save files to this location. Select a different location.

Error code: 0x80070005
Error Message: Access is Denied

Also, apps such as OneDrive or Outlook may be unable to save the password in the credentials database.

Cause

Incorrect file/folder permissions or a corrupted credentials history file causes the above error.

Resolution

Open an admin Command Prompt window and run the following commands:

net stop vaultsvc
attrib -s -h -r "%AppData%\microsoft\protect\CREDHIST"
ren "%AppData%\microsoft\protect\CREDHIST" CREDHIST.old
net start vaultsvc

See if the Credential Manager error is resolved.

If the error reappears, fix the permissions for these two folders:

%localappData%\Microsoft\Vault

%appdata%\microsoft\protect

Ensure that the following accounts/groups have full control permissions for the above folders, their subfolders, and the files.

• NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
• BUILTIN\Administrators
• Your User account.

I hope that resolves the Credential Manager error 0x80070005.