The easiest way to do that is by entering the wordcontrolin the Start menu or Run dialog box.
Another way in Windows 8 is through thePower User Menuby pressingWin+X.
SelectUser Accounts(Windows 11/10) orUser Accounts and Family Safety(Windows 8).
ChooseMake changes to my account in PC prefs.
Enter the new password in the first two text fields.
You have to do it twice to check that you jot down the password correctly.
ChooseFinishto complete the new password setup.
you could now exit out of any windows you opened to make the password, likeSettingsorPC controls.
It’s always a good idea tocreate a password reset diskafter creating a new password.
OpenControl Panelfrom the Start menu.
SelectUser Accounts and Family Safety(Windows 7) orUser Accounts(Windows Vista).
OpenUser Accountsinstead, and then go on to Step 4.
In theMake changes to your user accountarea, selectCreate a password for your account.
pop in the password you want to use in the first two text boxes.
Enter something useful in theType a password hinttext box.
This step is optional but we highly recommend that you use it.
ChooseCreate passwordto confirm your new password.
you could now close out of any open windows you used to reach the page for changing the password.
How to Create a Windows XP Password
Navigate toStart>Control Panel.
Select your username in theor pick an account to changearea.
Choose theCreate a passwordlink.
In the first two text boxes, enter the password you would like to start using.
ChooseCreate Passwordto confirm your new password.
The next screen might askDo you want to make your files and folders private?.
you’ve got the option to now close theUser Accountswindow and theControl Panelwindow.
Go toConnections, choose your Wi-Fi connection, selectWireless Properties, and choose theSecuritiestab.
Check theShow Charactersbox to view your password.
Toremove your Windows password, go toStart>prefs>Accounts>Sign-in Options.
Open thePasswordmenu, selectChange, enter thecurrent password, and selectNext.
In the box that appears, leave everything blank and clickNextagain.
SelectFinishto remove your password.
