How to Change the Password for Remote Desktop

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Access computers remotely with Remote Desktop.

Access your computer remotely using the Windows Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop allows you to access a remote computer using your Windows user name and password. The only criteria is that you must have permission to access the remote computer. Change the password for a Remote Desktop connection at any time by changing your log-on credentials for Windows. Use Remote Desktop to troubleshoot a remote computer or access files from a home or office computer on the go.

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Step 1

Press "Ctrl" plus "Alt" plus "Del" at the Windows login screen. If you do not receive a login screen when starting Windows, see Step 6.

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Step 2

Choose "Change Password."

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Step 3

Enter your old password.

Step 4

Type your new password.

Step 5

Type your new password again to confirm and press "OK."

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Step 6

Select "Start" or the start globe. Choose "Control Panel," select "User Accounts," select the account you want to change and choose "Create a password for your account" or "Change password."

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