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A simple guide to resetting your password on a Windows 8 PC or domain
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Changing your Windows 8 password can help protect your personal data and improve the security of your computer or device. Your Windows 8 password can be changed in the Accounts menu under Settings.
Steps
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Swipe in from the right side of your Windows 8 screen, then tap on “Settings. ”- If using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of your screen, move the mouse pointer up, then click on “Settings.”
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Click or tap on “Change PC settings,” then select “Accounts. ”Advertisement -
Select “Sign-in options,” then click or tap on “Change” under the Password section. This will open the “change your password” window. -
Type your current password into the “Old password” field. -
Enter your new password into the fields displayed on-screen, then click or tap on “Next. ” -
Click on “Finish” when Windows 8 informs you the password has been successfully changed. Your Windows 8 password is now updated. [1] X Research source
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Press “Control” + “Alt” + “Delete,” then select “Change a password. ”- If using a Windows 8 tablet, press and hold the Windows button, then press the Power button, then select “Change a password.”
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Type your current password into the “Old password” field. -
Enter your new password into the fields displayed on-screen, then click or tap on “Next. ” -
Click on “Finish” when Windows 8 informs you the password has been successfully changed. Your Windows 8 password is now updated. [2] X Research source
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- Contact your system administrator for further assistance if you experience difficulty with changing your password on a Windows 8 device connected to a domain. Your system administrator may have enabled specific password requirements to help keep the computer and network secure.Thanks
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