Chrome passwords gone after rebooting server

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1. Chrome Passwords Disappearing

This issue often arises due to how Chrome encrypts saved passwords. Chrome uses the Windows user profile's encryption key to secure passwords, which can cause problems in virtualized environments like Azure AVD with FSLogix:

• Ensure FSLogix Profile Configuration:
• Verify that the Chrome User Data folder is correctly included in the FSLogix profile container.
• Check if the Login Data file (where Chrome stores passwords) is being properly synchronized. This file is located in:

%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default

• Enable Roaming Profile Support:
• Chrome does not natively support roaming profiles for password storage. Consider enabling Chrome Sync with Google accounts to store passwords securely in the cloud.
• Check Group Policies:
• If you're using Intune or Group Policies, ensure there are no policies restricting Chrome's ability to save or retain passwords.

2. Windows Security Prompt for Credentials

The Windows security prompt asking for credentials when viewing saved passwords in Edge or Chrome is due to how these browsers secure access to sensitive data. Since the server isn't joined to an Active Directory, the prompt may fail to authenticate Entra ID credentials:

• Credential Manager:
• Windows uses the Credential Manager to store and retrieve encrypted credentials. If the server isn't domain-joined, the credentials required might be local machine credentials or a PIN associated with the Windows Hello feature.
• Azure AD Authentication:
• Ensure that the Azure AD account used for login has sufficient permissions to access the Credential Manager. If the server is not domain-joined, you may need to configure local accounts or use Azure AD Join.
• Windows Hello for Business:
• If Windows Hello for Business is enabled, users may need to use their PIN or biometric authentication instead of their Entra ID password.