Changing the Default PasswordΒΆ

Applies to Sub-Control 4.2

Note

The best method of achieving this Sub-Control is via local group policy in the next section.

Perform a search for Settings.

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Searching for Windows Settings

Select Accounts.

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Windows Settings Home Screen

Select Sign-in options.

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Windows Accounts Home Screen

Select Change your account password.

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Sign-in Options Home Screen

Type the new password into the password field.

Note

Ensure the password is not a commonly used one.

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Changing a Windows Password