Windows 10: Changing Lock Screen Password W/out Changing Account Password

Discus and support Changing Lock Screen Password W/out Changing Account Password in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; ..how do you do it? I used to have a password, since rebuilding and putting WIn10 on again i had a PIN that i set up on installation but want to get... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by wolfie138, Nov 1, 2020.

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    Changing Lock Screen Password W/out Changing Account Password


    ..how do you do it? I used to have a password, since rebuilding and putting WIn10 on again i had a PIN that i set up on installation but want to get back to using my old password. I removed the PIN and it now uses my MS account password and the only option i seem to have are to change this password, rather than letting me have a different password just for the computer.

    TIA

    :)
     
    wolfie138, Nov 1, 2020
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    Hi Eric,

    Let us resolve you concern regarding on how you can change your lock screen password. We suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Press the Windows key; then, select Settings.
    • Click Accounts; then, Sign-In Options.
    • Tap the Change button in the Password section.
    • Re-enter your password; then, create a new password.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 1, 2020
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  3. Changing Lock Screen Password W/out Changing Account Password

    How would a lock-screen password differ from an account password?
    AFAIK those are not two distinct things.
     
    margrave55, Nov 1, 2020
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    Changing lock screen password

    I was able to change password on windows 8 but now that I have windows 10, its diff way to change your lock screen password. Since I tried to change the lock screen password, it involves changing my Microsoft password, which I don't want that. Just want
    to know how to change your lock screen password without involving to change ur Microsoft account password.
     
    tator tot23, Nov 1, 2020
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