MSI-based installation: Enterprise-scale deployment
The Windows Credential Provider now ships as an MSI package, bringing standardized, enterprise-grade deployment to organizations of any size.
Changes:
MSI package: The Credential Provider is now distributed as an MSI, supporting both UI-guided and silent installation.
Scalable deployment: The same installation method works for small pilots and full enterprise-wide rollouts.
Centralized registry configuration
All configuration settings are now managed through the Windows Registry, replacing the previous config.json approach.
Changes:
Registry-based settings: Configuration is now centralized in the Windows Registry rather than managed through individual config.json files.
Group Policy support: Settings can be pushed and updated centrally via Group Policy across your entire deployment.
Flexible deployment options
Administrators can customize deployments to fit their existing workflows and environment requirements.
Changes:
MSI Transforms (MSTs): Use MSTs to apply environment-specific configurations without modifying the base installer.
Single packaged installer: Bundle configuration into a single installer for streamlined distribution across environments.
Silent installation and uninstallation
The Credential Provider can now be installed, upgraded, and removed silently, with no interruption to end users.
Changes:
Silent deployment support: Compatible with SCCM, Intune, and other enterprise deployment tools for fully automated, zero-touch rollouts.
Silent uninstallation: Removal is equally silent, giving IT full lifecycle control without user disruption.
Release details
Version: 2.3.0.0.69B96FE5
Release date: March 18, 2026
