Windows 10: Microsoft "Saved Passwords" vs "iCloud Passwords"

I have a laptop using Windows 11, an old desktop using Windows 10 too old to be upgraded and an iPhone. I store most files on OneDrive. Typically, I really do not care whether I am synchronized "across all devices." I work in a way that is comfortable and efficient for me. At some time possibly with introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft added a feature to save USERIDs and Passwords in a "secure" way. It looks to me like these Userids and Passwords are stored locally on my laptop and desktop which is OK since they don't leave my house. At a latter time when I switched from an Andro

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

• If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
  • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
  • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
  • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

 

Turn On or Off Offer to Save Passwords in Microsoft Edge


I just finished some testing, and when you say "No" to saving password for a site, it will add the site to the "Manage passwords" list.

Deleting the site from the list will normally have Microsoft Edge ask you to save the password again afterwards.

If you haven't already, double check the list to make sure all instances of the site has been deleted, or delete all saved passwords to start fresh.

Microsoft Edge Saved Passwords - Manage in Windows 10

 

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After going through the steps to make a new password, after a week or two, my login credentials are no longer valid.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???