Windows 10: Any idea why Microsoft suddenly made me change my Windows password. It is a pain in the NECK.

Discus and support Any idea why Microsoft suddenly made me change my Windows password. It is a pain in the NECK. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I was just rebooting from my one of my futile attempts to make One Note work. Suddenly a long lhust a moment” and it insisted on a new password and... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by auldtwa, Feb 6, 2020.

  1. auldtwa Win User

    Any idea why Microsoft suddenly made me change my Windows password. It is a pain in the NECK.


    I was just rebooting from my one of my futile attempts to make One Note work. Suddenly a long lhust a moment” and it insisted on a new password and wouldn’t let me enter my password.

    :)
     
    auldtwa, Feb 6, 2020
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  2. I have Windows 10 and I suddenly have to put in my Microsoft password to get into my computer! How do I bypass this?

    I don't know why I'm suddenly having to give my Microsoft password to get into my computer. This is my home computer and it is a pain in the neck to have to put this in all the time. How can I correct this? I'd like to bypass this whole page.
     
    SylviaKelly, Feb 6, 2020
    #2
  3. Arul_D Win User
    forgot then changed Microsoft account password

    Hi,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Try disconnecting the cable from the Internet:
      • If there is a Wi-Fi icon on the sign-in screen, click it and go to Airplane mode.
      • If there is a wired connection, disconnect the wire.
      • If sign-in is successful, let us know in the comments!
      • Also, we can then change to a local account, restart, and re-connect to the MSA.
      • If this works, please let us know!
    2. Try sign-in on another device (phone or PC) via the
    https://account.microsoft.com
    page.

    • If the sign-in is unsuccessful, stop and handle it like any other password issue.
    • If sign-in is successful there, don’t try resetting/changing the password, continue to the next step.
    3. Try using the On-Screen Keyboard to sign in on the PC.

    4. If that fails, make sure the PC is connected to the Internet (the connection icon should be visible in the lower right).

    Thank you.
     
    Arul_D, Feb 6, 2020
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  4. Any idea why Microsoft suddenly made me change my Windows password. It is a pain in the NECK.

    account password change

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response.

    Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

    1. Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed in your computer?

    2. Are you using a Microsoft Account to log into your computer?

    To open System Properties and check the version of Windows, follow the steps below:

    1. Open Run Command (Windows button+R).

    2. In the dialog box type control system and hit enter.

    If you are using a Microsoft Account to log into your system and you are unable to change the password, then I would suggest that you sign in online and change your password. Follow the steps below to do so.

    • 1. Click on the link below to open the Microsoft site, and then select
      Security & privacy.
    Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today – Microsoft

    • Select Change password.

    • Enter your current password, then the new password you want, then enter the new password again.

    • Select Save.
    Hope this information helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Feb 6, 2020
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