Windows 10: How do I change my password back to an old password

Discus and support How do I change my password back to an old password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I recently lent my laptop to my roommate because he needed to borrow it for an assignment in one of his classes. Because I was lending it to him, I... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JED2001, Mar 1, 2022.

  1. JED2001
    JED2001 Win User

    How do I change my password back to an old password


    I recently lent my laptop to my roommate because he needed to borrow it for an assignment in one of his classes. Because I was lending it to him, I sought to disable to password so that he could just click sign in and do his work, however I could not find a way to disable the password either due to it not being an option, or it being obfuscated in the jumbled mess of options in the "sign-in options" portion of the settings on this computer. Since I could not find a way to turn off a password to log in, I just changed the password to something new that he could use to log in, so that I would no

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    JED2001, Mar 1, 2022
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  2. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    Password issue

    After going through the steps to make a new password, after a week or two, my login credentials are no longer valid. I'm forced to make a new password all over again. It seems to happen if I don't login in a certain period of time. Does our passwords expire???
     
    GoFigureItOut, Mar 1, 2022
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  3. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Mar 1, 2022
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  4. NATHANIEL MON
    Nathaniel Mon Win User

    How do I change my password back to an old password

    Password change for Windows10

    Hi,

    There are several ways on how change the user accounts password in Windows 10. We recommend that you follow these steps to easily change your Windows password.

    • Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Change a password.
    • Type your old password followed by a new password as indicated, and then type the new password again to confirm it.
    • Press Enter.
    Let us know whenever you need further assistance.
     
    Nathaniel Mon, Mar 1, 2022
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