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Instructions to create, change, delete Windows 7 login password

In the process of using your computer to keep your personal information the easiest way for you is to set a login password for your account. The following article details how to create, change, delete Windows 7 login password.

Author: Jessica Tanner2 minutes read
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In the process of using your computer to keep your personal information the easiest way for you is to set a login password for your account. The following article details how to create, change, delete Windows 7 login password.

1. How to create a login password

Step 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel .

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Step 2: A dialog box appears and click User Account .

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Step 3: Click Create a password for your account .

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Step 4: The dialog box appears enter the password and retype the password for accuracy. You can also enter suggestions in case you forget your password so you can retrieve it. Click Create password to complete.

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2. How to change the login password

Step 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel .

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Step 2: In All Control Panel Items select User Accounts .

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Step 3: A dialog box appears and click Change your password .

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Step 4: The dialog box appears enter the old password -> enter the new password and retype the password for accuracy. Note that you should enter a hint in case you forget your password so you can retrieve your password. Click Change password to complete.

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After changing the password, Restart the computer and log in with the new password.

3. How to delete the login password

Step 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel .

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Step 2: A dialog box appears and click User Accounts .

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Step 3: A dialog box appears and click Remove your password .

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Step 4: A dialog box appears -> enter password -> Remove Password .

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After the password is removed, the Remove Password feature is no longer displayed with the user.

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Good luck!

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