In Windows 11 & 10, selectPasswordand then chooseChange.
In Windows 8, chooseChangefrom thePasswordsection.
drop your current password in the first text box and then selectNext.
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input your new password twice to verify that you’ve typed it correctly.
It’s required in Windows 11 and Windows 8. you might now exit any other open tweaks, PC tweaks, and Control Panel windows.
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
SelectStartand thenControl Panel.
ChooseUser Accounts and Family Safetyif you’re usingWindows 7.
If you’re usingWindows XP(or some versions ofWindows Vista), this link is instead calledUser Accounts.
Simply chooseUser Accountsand proceed to Step 4.
In theMake changes to your user accountarea of theUser Accountswindow, chooseChange your password.
In the first text box, slide in your current password.
In the next two text boxes, enter the password you would like to start using.
Entering the password twice helps to confirm that you typed your new password correctly.
In the final text box, you’re asked to enter a password hint.
This step is optional but we highly recommend that you use it.
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SelectChange passwordto confirm your changes.
you might now close theUser Accountswindow and any other Control Panel windows.
See our list ofways to find lost passwords in Windowsfor some options.
Another option is tocreate a Windows password reset disk.
While not a required part of changing your password, we highly recommend that you do this.
You do not need to create a new password reset disk if you already have one.
Your previously created password reset disk will work no matter how many times you change your Windows password.
FAQ
Toforce-quita program, simultaneously pressAlt+F4on your keyboard.
you’re free to also use theTask Manageror theRunservice to quit apps.
Toupgrade your computerfrom running Windows 10 to Windows 11, first test whether your gadget meets the requirements.
Then, go toStart>Windows Update controls>Check for updates.
UnderUpgrade to Windows 11, selectDownload and Install.
Totake a screen recording, open theXbox Game Barand select therecordicon.
This feature comes with the software by default.
