Windows 8 - Changing a Local Windows Account Password
This document explains how to change your local account password in Windows 8.
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Move your cursor to the upper right corner of your computer screen to reveal the Charms Menu.
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In the Charms Menu, left-click or tap the Settings icon.
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Note: You can also go directly to the Settings menu from any screen by using the key combination Windows + I.
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At the bottom of the Settings menu, left-click or tap Change PC settings to open your PC settings options in the Windows 8 User Interface.
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Select the Users tab on the right. Under the Sign-in options section, click on the Change your password button.
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A new window overlaying the Users screen should appear. Type your current Windows account password in the Current password field, then click Next.
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Type your new Windows account password in the first two fields, add a hint, then click Next.
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If the password reset was successful, the next screen should read, "Next time you sign in, use your new password." Click Finish.
