Whenever you add new users in Windows 7, you will have the option of adding password protection to each user profile, and we do recommend that you take advantage of this feature to prevent unauthorized access to anyone's files. Of course, it is possible to change Windows 7 password after the fact, and as many times as you want; in fact, in some environments (lots of foot traffic or various people using the same computer), it makes sense to regularly change 7 password. In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your Windows 7 password, and quickly mention how to change another user's password.
Tip: you can also change Windows password with command line (DOS prompt).
How do I change my Windows 7 password?
Follow these steps to change your password on a Windows 7 computer:
- Start by opening the start menu, and type "change password" inside the search field; when the search results appear at the top, click on the link labeled "Change your Windows password":
- Windows 7 will open the Control Panel, with the "Make changes to your account" screen preselected. Now click on the "Change your password" link to pick a new password for yourself. If you want to change another Windows 7 user's password, click instead on the "Manage another account" link near the bottom of that page.
- Windows 7 will then load a screen that contains four text fields: in the first one, type your current user account password to confirm your identity (this is designed to prevent someone from changing your password if you left your computer unattended, for example).
- Then type your new password in the next two text fields: make sure that CapsLock is off to avoid accidentally typing your new password in all uppercase letters. Entering twice the new password you want to change to ensures that typos are avoided:
- The final field allows you to add a "Password Hint" - this is a sentence of your choice that will help jog your memory in case you forget your Windows 7 password. Ensure that the password hint is easy enough for you to recall which password you picked, but hard enough to prevent others from using this feature to gain access to your computer.
- Once you have entered your current password, typed in the new password you want for Windows 7, and optionally entered a password hint, save this changes by clicking on the "Change Password" button at the bottom of the Control Panel.
(Or click on "Cancel" to return to Windows without changing your password.)
Tip: to learn more about all the new feature introduced in Microsoft's latest consumer operating system, be sure to visit our Windows 7 Tutorial!
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