How to Delete or Clear a Saved FTP Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click Start

   sometimes---- Hint:
   Look for the MS IE FTP Passwords Display String value in the right-pane for each sub-key.
   
   The password may be stored here: (The <SID> string varies) HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Protected Storage System Provider \ <SID> \ Data \ 5e7e8100-9138-11d1-945a-00c04fc308ff \ 00000000-0000-00 00-0000-000000000000
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   Step 2: Run and type REGEDIT and press Enter ;

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   Step 3: Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Protected Storage System Provider \ <SID for your Account>

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   Step 4: Assign your user account Full Permission for this key

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   Step 5: and sub-keys.

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   Step 6: Right-click > Permissions > ADD (and add your user and then check Full control )

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   Step 7: Once done

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   Step 8: press F5 key to refresh the registry view.

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   Step 9: and then delete this "Protected Storage..." key which contains the MS IE FTP Passwords.

Detailed Guide

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