How to Create a Computer Password

You can limit access to your computer by creating a password.

If you have sensitive information on your computer, you can keep other people out of it by creating a password. That way, if someone boots your computer they will not be able to log into your account and view your data files. The best way to limit access to your computer is to make sure that your account is an administrator account and not just another user or guest account. Administrator rights give you more control over your computer. However, you should not try to become the administrator of someone else's computer.

Instructions

1. Go to your Start Menu and access your computer's Control Panel. Once there, click on "User Accounts."

2. Click your account's name. If it is not an administrator account and you want it to be, click "Change your account type" and then choose "Administrator" in the next Window. Then click "Change account type" to confirm the change. Go back to the User Accounts Window.

3. Click on your account, then chose "Create a password for your account." Enter a password and a password hint phrase in the next Window. Then click "Create password" to confirm the change and finalize the creation of your password.

References

• Microsoft: Creating a User Password