How to Set a Windows Password

Setting a password on a Windows computer is a relatively quick and easy process that will greatly increase the security of your files. Security is important, and now you can learn to safeguard your files. Open the Start Menu . It is in the...
Method 1 of 3:

Using the Settings App

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    Open the Start Menu
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    . It is in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
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    Open the Settings App
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    .
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    Click on the Accounts tab.
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    Click Sign-in Options.
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    Click Add. It is under the Password section.
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    Enter your new password. This windows will allow you to set your password, and add a password hint.
    1. Type the password that you want into the New password box, and then reenter it in the Reenter password box.
    2. Type a password hint into the Password hint box. This hint will be displayed if you ever enter your password incorrectly. Type something in this box that can help you remember what your password is if you ever forget it. Remember to not make the password hint show your password.
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    Click Next. It is at the bottom of the blue box that opened up.
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    Click Finish. You now have a password set on your computer. Whenever you log in you will have to enter it.
Method 2 of 3:

Using Ctrl + Alt + Delete

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    Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
  2. Click on Change a password.
  3. Enter your old password. If you do not have a password, then leave this box blank.
  4. Type your new password. You will have to enter it twice to make sure that you did not type it wrong.
  5. Click Submit. It is the arrow that is at the end of the Confirm password box.
  6. Click OK. You now have a password set on your computer. Whenever you log in you will have to enter it.
Method 3 of 3:

Using Computer Management

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    Right click on My Computer and select Manage.
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    Choose the Local Users and Groups option.
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    Double-click on the Users folder. You should see a list of users pop up in the right window.
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    Right-click on a user and choose Set Password.
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    Click on Proceed.
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    Enter the new password and confirm. Click on OK.
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    Click OK to finish. The password has been set.
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