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    Allow or Prevent User to Change Password in Windows 10


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    How to Allow or Prevent User to Change Password in Windows 10

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    Information Windows includes a feature that allows you the administrator to prevent a user from being able to change their account password, but still allows you the to change, reset, or remove the password. This can be handy for guest or child accounts you don't want them to be able to change the password of.

    This tutorial will show you how to allow or prevent a user from being able to change their password on a Windows 10 PC.


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    Note You must be signed in as an administrator to allow or prevent a user to change their password.

    You will only be able to apply this to standard user accounts, and not to administrator accounts.

    You can apply this to change their password online at Microsoft.


    CONTENTS:
    • Option One: To Allow or Prevent User to Change Password using Local Users and Groups
    • Option Two: To Allow or Prevent User to Change Password using Command Prompt

    EXAMPLE: Change password grayed out in Settings when prevented

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    OPTION ONE [/i] To Allow or Prevent User to Change Password using Local Users and Groups

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    Note Local Users and Groups is only available in the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

    All editions can use Option Two below.


    1. Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type lusrmgr.msc into Run, and click/tap on OK to open Local Users and Groups.

    2. Click/tap on Users in the left pane of Local Users and Groups. (see screenshot below step 3)

    3. Right click or press and hold on the name (ex: "Brink2") of the user account you want, and click/tap on Properties. (see screenshot below)

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    4. Check or uncheck (default) the User cannot change password box for what you want to do, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

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    5. When finished, you can close Local Users and Groups if you like.




    OPTION TWO [/i] To Allow or Prevent User to Change Password using Command Prompt
    1. Open an elevated command prompt.

    2. Enter the command below you want into the elevated command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshots below)
    (allow user to change password - Default)
    *Arrow net user "user name" /PasswordChg:Yes

    OR

    (Prevent user to change password)
    *Arrow net user "user name" /PasswordChg:No


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    Note Substitute user name in the commands above with the actual user name of the account you want to allow or prevent them to change their password.


    3. When finished, you can close the elevated command prompt if you like.


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    That's it,
    Shawn


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    :)
     
    Brink, May 9, 2017
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  2. Changing User Accounts Password

    Hi Eddy,



    If you are an Admin user for your Windows 10 device, it’s still possible to change another user’s password. To perform the said task, follow these steps:



    • Simultaneously press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Once accessed, type netplwiz and hit
      Enter.
    • Select the user and choose Reset password.
    • Change it to your preferred password.


    Once done, you may close the window and try to use the new password for the account.



    Don’t hesitate to give us updates on your query.
     
    Arthur Rui, Oct 26, 2019
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  3. Ma. Lau Win User
    Unable to change user password in Windows 10.

    Thank you for updating us, Steve.

    We would suggest you to follow the steps below to change the password for your local account:

    • Press Windows key + X and then choose Control Panel.
    • Click User Accounts.


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    • Select Manage another account and then click your user name or the local account that you wanted to set for a new password.
    • Click Change the password.
    • Provide the correct details to change your local account password and then click
      Change password.


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    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Ma. Lau, Oct 26, 2019
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  4. Allow or Prevent User to Change Password in Windows 10

    Block Users from changing passwords etc

    If you are not referring to Office 365, follow the steps in this tutorial for Windows 10 Users.

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/prevent-users-ch...

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/prevent-users-ch...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
    on the site before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Smittychat., Oct 26, 2019
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  5. Change the password for a user account in Windows 10

    Hello,

    I request you to try the below steps:

    • Press "Windows logo" + "R" in the keyboard.
    • Type "netplwiz" and press Enter key.
    • Select the user and click on Reset password.
    • Now you will be able to change the password.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Oct 26, 2019
    #5
  6. Can't change password to log in windows or add pin

    To isolate the issue, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • Type compmgmt.msc in the Windows Search box, and then press
      Enter
      .
    • On the left pane, click on the Local Users and Groups drop down.
    • Under the Local Users and Groups drop down, click on
      Users
      folder.
    • On the right pane, double-click on the user account which not allowing you to change its password.
    • It will open its Properties window. Make sure that User cannot change password
      option is unchecked. If its enabled, uncheck the checkbox by clicking it.
    • Click on the Apply button to save changes.
    • Try to change your password and check if the issue persists.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Janeane Cru, Oct 26, 2019
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