{"id":25253,"date":"2024-11-15T17:42:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T12:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=25253"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T12:06:53","slug":"how-to-change-windows-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-change-windows-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Windows 11 Account Password"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows password helps keep our PCs safe and secure. However, if you feel that your password has been compromised, you can easily change it. There are different ways to change your Windows password, as there are many different types of accounts on a Windows PC. We have explained in detail the different ways for each type of account with simple and swift steps that are easy to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps below are the same for both Windows 10 and 11. Although the Graphic User Interface of Windows 10 and 11 has changed, the options and settings remain the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Change\/Reset\/Create Local and Microsoft Account Password in Windows 11<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. How To Change The Password Of A Local Account in Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following steps will guide you in changing the local account entry password for the computer. The steps for resetting the password of a Microsoft account are slightly different and are mentioned in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open the Settings window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Accounts tab in the left panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24049\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sign-In-Options-in-Accounts-Tab.webp\" alt=\"Sign-In Options in Setting Box Accounts Tab\" width=\"868\" height=\"238\" sizes=\"(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Next, scroll down and click on the Sign-in options box on the right side under account settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Password option followed by a click on the Change button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. A new box will open where you must type in your password and click the next button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25255\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/enter-current-password-local-account.webp\" alt=\"enter current password local account\" width=\"395\" height=\"227\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Next, type in the new password twice and provide a password hint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25257\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/type-new-password-local-account.webp\" alt=\"type new password local account\" width=\"483\" height=\"217\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>Create a password using a combination of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Click on the Next button, and your password will be changed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25258\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/login-local-account-with-new-password.webp\" alt=\"login local account with new password\" width=\"510\" height=\"262\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Finally, click on Finish to exit this box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fixes-for-google-chrome-not-saving-passwords-issue\/\">Fixes and Causes For Google Chrome Not Saving Passwords Issue<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Change Your Local Account Password From Another User Account<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to change the local account password from another account logged in to the same PC, it is also possible. The logged-in account must have administrative rights. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to open the RUN box, type \u201ccontrol\u201d and click on the OK button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The Control Panel window will now open. Ensure that the View By option on the top right corner is set to Category.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on The User Accounts option and in the new box, click on User Accounts again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23378\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Control-Panel.webp\" alt=\"Control Panel Menu\" width=\"750\" height=\"352\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Manage another account link.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25265\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/make-changes-to-user-account.webp\" alt=\"make changes to user account\" width=\"643\" height=\"221\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>The account lacks administrative rights if Manage another account is not accessible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. All the user accounts available on this PC will now be available. Click on the user account whose login details you wish to change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25264\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/choose-user-account.webp\" alt=\"choose user account\" width=\"606\" height=\"334\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Click on the \u201cChange The Password\u201d link.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Enter the new password and then retype it to confirm. You may type a password hint as well.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Click on the Change Password button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab tip-icon\" style=\"background:#92CD59\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"background:#d5efc2\">\n<p> <strong> Tip : <\/strong>If you see a \u201cCreate A Password\u201d link instead of \u201cChange The Password\u201d then it means that no password has been set for the account. You can create the password by clicking on it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an administrative account you can change the entry password to local accounts using this method. The administrator does not need to know the current password of the local accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/password-protect-files-on-windows-11\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Password Protect Files on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Reset Windows 10 Local Account Password<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have forgotten the local account password and wish to reset it then you can easily do it as an administrator. The steps are explained above under \u201cHow to change local account password from another account\u201d section. But if you want to do it without having administrator rights then here are the steps on how to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Click the reset password link that shows up beneath the password field, right beneath your password hint, if you entered a password and it told you it was wrong.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Respond to the Password Reset Wizard&#8217;s security questions.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. You will be asked to create a new password when you have satisfactorily answered the security questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. How To Change The Password Of A Microsoft Account in Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to disable a setting first and then only you can change your current password. Here are the steps &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win +X to open the Power menu and choose Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Accounts tab in the left panel and the Sign-in options on the right side.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Scroll down to Additional Settings and toggle off the button next to the &#8220;For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device&#8221; option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24051\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sign-in-options-Additional-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Sign-in options - Additional Settings\" width=\"1246\" height=\"858\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1246px) 100vw, 1246px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Once this setting is OFF, scroll back up and click on Password.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Now, click on the Change button and a box will appear.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Enter the new password after entering your old one. Press Next<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25263\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Enter-new-password-in-microsoft-account.webp\" alt=\"Enter new password in microsoft account\" width=\"346\" height=\"403\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span>7. It will notify you that your password has been modified. Press &#8220;Finish.&#8221;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><strong>Editor\u2019s Tip: Change Your Microsoft Account Password Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not able to change the Microsoft Account Password on your PC then you can do it online using the Official website. Here is what you need to do &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/account.microsoft.com\/account\/Account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Account Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in with your credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Change Password link in the top right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type your current password followed by your new password twice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Save button and you are all done.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process is useful for those who suspect that their password has been compromised but do not have access to their system. They can use these steps to change the password online from anywhere. Do remember to sign out and use the incognito mode of the browser, if possible.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Reset Microsoft Account Password<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Use the browser on any other device to navigate to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/account.microsoft.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">account.microsoft.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Select &#8220;Sign-in.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Type in the email address associated with your account and click Next.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Select &#8220;Forgot password?&#8221;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25267\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/forgot-microsoft-account-password.webp\" alt=\"forgot microsoft account password\" width=\"912\" height=\"539\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Follow the instructions to confirm your identity.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Type in a fresh password. To be sure it was typed correctly, the new one needs to be entered twice.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Click Next. You can now sign in normally since your password has been reset to the one you entered in the previous step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. How To Change Your Work Or School Account Password<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming you remember the password and are not locked out of your account, you can update an existing password for your work or school account using the Change password page of the My Account site. If not, you can reset your password using your mobile device and security information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Enter your current password to access your work or school account on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Account portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. From the left navigation pane, choose Password or Change Password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25268\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/microsoft-my-account.webp\" alt=\"microsoft my account\" width=\"1106\" height=\"907\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Image Credit: Support.Microsoft.Com<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. After entering your previous password, type a new one and enter it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25270\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/enter-new-and-old-password-using-my-account.webp\" alt=\"enter new and old password using my account\" width=\"259\" height=\"227\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click &#8220;Submit.&#8221; You will be prompted to re-enter your work or school account when your password has been changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Change Password Using Previously Made Local Password Reset Disk<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that you can reset the password for your local Windows account using a reset CD or USB flash drive and the Forgotten Password Wizard? Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Switch the computer on and try to log in with a false password.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. You will get a message stating \u201cThe password is incorrect. Try again.\u201d Click on OK.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click Reset password after inserting the USB flash drive or password reset disk into the computer.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The Password Reset Wizard will open.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. After choosing the location of the password key from the drop-down menu, click Next.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. To generate a new password and password hint, adhere to the on-screen directions.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Click Next and then Finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Create A Password On Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a Microsoft account then you can only change the password as explained above. To create a password on a Windows local account, follow these steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. To launch the Windows Settings app, simultaneously press the Windows + I keys.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. To view your account settings, select &#8216;Accounts&#8217; from the Settings box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Choose &#8216;Sign-in options&#8217; from the menu on the right to see the many sign-in possibilities.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Locate the &#8216;Password&#8217; section by scrolling down.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Add&#8217; if you haven&#8217;t already created a password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25272\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-add-create-password.webp\" alt=\"click add and create password\" width=\"728\" height=\"438\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. In the designated field, type your new password. Use a combination of capital and lowercase letters, numerals, and symbols to make sure it&#8217;s robust.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Enter the password once more time to confirm it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25273\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/create-password-window.webp\" alt=\"create password window\" width=\"405\" height=\"219\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Your user account will appear in a confirmation window. To finish the process, click the &#8216;Finish&#8217; button in the lower left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bonus Tip: Change The Sign-in PIN of Your PC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users prefer using a four-digit PIN as it is easier to remember and enter instead of the password. Here are quick steps to change your PIN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the relevant result with the same name.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Next, click on the Accounts tab on the left side and the Sign-in option in the right section.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on PIN and then click on the Change PIN button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25274\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/change-PIN-option.webp\" alt=\"change PIN option\" width=\"961\" height=\"397\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. You will asked to enter your old PIN first, followed by the new PIN, and then retype the new PIN.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Click on the OK button and your PIN has been changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/remove-windows-10-pin-and-password\/\">How To Remove PIN And Password On Windows PC<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have You Changed the Password<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that this password-changing guide has helped you change your Windows Passwords. You can press \u201c<\/span><b>CTRL + D<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to bookmark this page for future use. Do write to us about your password change experience in the comments section <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows password helps keep our PCs safe and secure. However, if you feel that your password has been compromised, you can easily change it. There are different ways to change your Windows password, as there are many different types of accounts on a Windows PC. 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