How to Change Your Windows Vista Password
A password is an essential security feature of user accounts in Windows Vista, which provides a defense against unauthorized access to your computer. Windows passwords should be changed at least every two months to ensure protection of your computer.
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Instructions
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Log on to your Windows Vista user account.
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Click “Start” and then “Control Panel.”
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Select “User Accounts and Family Safety” in the Control Panel.
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Click “Change your Windows Password” under “User Accounts", and then click “Change your password.”
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Type your current password in the field. Then type a new password in the field below. Re-type the same password in the field “Confirm new password.”
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Click the “Change Password” button.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to select a strong password (see Resources) for additional security.
References
- “Windows Vista Inside Out, Deluxe Edition”, E. Bott, C. Siechert and C. Stinson, Microsoft Press, Jun. 8, 2008.
