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Change user password in Windows 10

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Quick guide: Change user password in Windows 10

Would you like to change the password for logging on to your Windows PC? We'll show you how it's done..

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As a Windows user, you will be asked for a password by default when you log in . You have defined this for your account beforehand. If you would like to change this password, simply follow our instructions.

Change user password in Windows 10

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open the Windows settings with the key combination [Win] + [I] . Alternatively, you can click on the Windows icon at the bottom left and select the gear icon . Now click on " Accounts ".

2nd step:

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Select " Login Options " in the menu on the left and then click the " Change " button under " Password ".

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Now enter your current password and click on " Next ".

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Now create a new password and confirm it. Then enter a password hint that reminds you of the new password. Then click on " Next ".

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If all entries are correct, your password has now been successfully changed . Click on " Finish " and immediately use the new password when logging in.

Quick guide: Change user password in Windows 10

  1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner and then on " Settings " in the start menu . Alternatively, you can access the Windows settings with [Win] + [I] .
  2. In the Windows settings click on " Accounts ".
  3. Select " Login Options " from the menu on the left and click " Change ".
  4. Enter your current password and then click " Next ".
  5. Now you have to enter your new password twice . Then click on " Next ". The password has now been changed and you can use it when you log in again.

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