Windows 10: how to secure passwords

Discus and support how to secure passwords in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; ok can anyone tell me just how to secure passwords on a pc? it is just to easy to say you forgot you password and then the site sends you a code to... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by bobpalmer1, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. how to secure passwords


    ok can anyone tell me just how to secure passwords on a pc? it is just to easy to say you forgot you password and then the site sends you a code to what ever email you enter into the field and then they send that code to that email and you copy and paste it into the field and they now let you create another password. now if i was to have anyone's pc i can change that password to anything i want so now i have there passwords to get into there data. this is just to easy a kid can do it.


    so i have had people tell me to encrypt my hard drive, but i have now installed an ssd drive and they say those are encrypted by default. then with some research i find they are not that good if at all, but windows may not encrypt the ssd drive.


    so how do you encrypt the ssd drive and if i do will that prevent anyone from just saying hey i forgot my password and then just go thru the above steps to get a new password?


    if so what's the point? i tried to get a 2fa 2 step verification from my bank website and i can't find that procedure on there site. yahll does it gmail does it. but my bank is a bit harder to do. anyway will encrypting the drive actually do anything? it seems if someone actually gets onto you pc they can still do the same thing i just said and get your data?


    so the best way i think is to get 2 step set up. and not worry about encrypting any drives.


    thanks bp.

    :)
     
    bobpalmer1, Jan 11, 2021
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  2. Windows 10 password security

    Hi James,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

    • What is the exact error message you get when you enter the password?
    • Did you reset the password again?

    If you haven't, I suggest you to Reset your password
    and check.

    While entering the password, I suggest you to enter the password from the On screen keyboard. To do so, follow these steps.

    • On the Lock screen, click on the Ease of access button near the Power button.
    • Enable the Onscreen keyboard and enter the password.
    • Before hitting enter, click on the eye logo to confirm the password and hit
      enter.

    Hope this helps you. Let us know if the issue persist. We'll be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Jan 11, 2021
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  3. Thassodar Win User
    Hacker Keeps resetting my Live email password.

    This is a good read about passwords:

    The Usability of Passwords

    He was criticized for it by some big names in computer tech and responded to it:

    Usable Security - Reply to

    He seems like he's pretty knowledgeable about passwords and stuff, I suggest giving it a try.
     
    Thassodar, Jan 11, 2021
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  4. Namslas90 Win User

    how to secure passwords

    admin password?

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

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Jan 11, 2021
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