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# How to change Windows password?

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Before changing, please ask yourself this: "Is my password strong enough?"
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Video Guide
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Go to control panel and click Change account type or manage users.&#x20;

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Click on Administrator&#x20;

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Change the users password

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Enter a new password (strong), we recommend <https://passwordsgenerator.net/> using 20+ characters.

Then enter in the old password to verify. &#x20;

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