Windows 10: Is there an option to change the password on my computer using my microsoft account?

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  1. Is there an option to change the password on my computer using my microsoft account?


    My dad put up a password here on my computer. I want to change it, but it says that I have to put the current password. My microsoft account is signed in, is there any way i can change my computer password using my microsoft account?

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    Powers7777, Jan 13, 2024
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  2. 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, Jan 13, 2024
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  3. How to change the login password for the account?

    Hi Gregor,

    To assist you better, I would like to know whether you are logging into the computer with Microsoft account.

    If you are using the Microsoft account to log in, I would like to inform you that it is not possible to sign into Windows without the password.

    If you would like to change the password for the Microsoft Account, I suggest you to refer to the link provided below and check if that helps.

    Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

    If you would like to change the password for the local account, please follow the below steps:


    • Press "Windows" and now the Start Menu will appear, click on your account on the top, and then select
      "Change account settings".

    • You may also select
      "Settings"
      on the Start Menu, click "Accounts" to open the Accounts settings.

    • Choose "Sign-in options" on the left panel, and then click on
      "Change" button below Password on the right panel.

    • Now Enter your current password and click on
      "Next" to continue.

    • Enter and reenter your new password, and enter the password hint, and then click on
      "Next" to modify your user local account password.
    However, you may create a local account/user account and use that account to sign in, so that it will not ask you for the password when signing in.

    Once you have created a local account, Please follow the below steps, if you would like sign in to a user account without password.

    • Press Windows +
      R.
    • Type netplwiz.exe
    • Uncheck this box “Users must enter a username and password to use this computer” and press apply.
    • Automatically sign in password box prompts. Write your Password twice and press OK.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 13, 2024
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