Windows 10: Need to change to OLD password, please help.

Hello,

Due to special circumstances that i cannot disclose i need to know a way to reset a password to one that was previously used, because of the unique situation if i cannot use the old password I will have no choice but to change to a new OS probably a LINUX based distro. I would prefer to keep Windows as it is what i used for 20 years. Please help so i don't delete windows.

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Reuse/Reset an old Password

Thanks for your quick response. But my problem is that M.S. says old password con not be used. I want to switch back to my old password. I think I need to contact M.S. to clear the registry for my passwords. Then, I will be able to switch back.

 

Reuse/Reset an old Password

Hi Bob,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Let me help you to fix the issue.

To understand the issue better, I would like to know how are you trying to change the Password? Using web base browser or mail client?

For now let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. I suggest you to open the outlook.com web page on the browser and log-in using the working password. Now try changing the password from the change password option and check if it helps.

• Click on the Gear and click Option.
• Click on Account details (Password, addresses, time zone) and click on
  Security & Privacy.
• Click on Change password and provide the credential and change the password.

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

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.