While using the computer, to prevent others from viewing information on your computer, the simplest way is to set a password for the computer . Currently, many software manufacturers also allow users to set passwords to protect data, but the simplest and fastest is still to set a default password on the computer. Setting a computer password only takes a few steps and you can create your own password for your computer. Today WebTech360 will specifically guide you on how to set and change a password on Windows.
How to create a Windows 7 computer password
Step 1 : Turn on Start , select Control Panel .
Step 2 : At the Control Panel interface , select User Accounts .
Step 3 : When you first set a password, the User Account interface will appear like this, select Create a password for your accounts.
Step 4 : Finally, write your new password twice in the 2 boxes above, below " The password hint will be visible to everyone who uses this computer " is for a hint when you forget your password. After creating, click Create password, and you have successfully created a password for yourself.
How to change password on Windows 7
Step 1 : Similarly, you go back to User Accounts as above, but now you have created a password so the interface will display the words Change your password.
Step 2 : Click on it and the password change interface will appear, enter the old password in Current password , write the new password in New password and Confirm new password . Password hint is still there to suggest your password, to avoid forgetting your password.
How to change password on Windows 10
Unlike Windows 7, Windows 10 uses a PIN code (digit) form of security, not a password consisting of both letters and numbers. This makes it easier for users to remember as well as save time logging in without having to press the Enter button.
To change the password on Windows 10, click the Start button -> select the Account button -> Change account settings .
In the Settings window, select Sign-in options -> Windows Hello PIN -> Change
A dialog box to change PIN appears, you take turns entering the old PIN into the PIN line; New PIN in the New PIN and Confirm PIN lines. After entering, click OK to confirm.
That's it, now you just need to restart the device, or put the device into Sleep mode and turn it back on; PIN code will be applied.
Good luck!