Everybody knows how important it is to keep computers and data
safe. Even then, it is slightly confusing that several individuals use the same
password for different platforms, and most of them use simple passwords such as
date of births, child’s name, etc.
A study revealed that the popularly used passwords over the
globe are 123456, 123456789, qwerty, admin, etc. These passwords are incredibly
easy to guess. In order to keep your device secure, you must change your PC’s
password. You can do so by following the process given below. Here are the
steps for changing a password in Windows 10:
- Open the Start menu by
clicking on Start. It is located at the lower left side of the display.
- In the Start menu, click
on the Settings option. It will be listed in the column.
- In the Settings window,
click on Accounts.
- Now, click on Sign-in
options from the list.
- After that, you will get
an option to change your account password and create a PIN. Click on the
Change button below Password.
- You must log in using
your Microsoft account’s password. Type in the Microsoft user account
password.
- Click on the Sign in
button.
- Now, for verifying your
identity, you will get a security code. You will have to enter that code.
- If you use the device to
access your Microsoft account frequently, then you may not have to enter
the code.
- Select the way you would
like to receive the verification code.
- You can choose to get
the code via a text message or call.
- Key in the last four
digits of the phone number to validate that you receive the verification
code on the correct number.
- Your registered phone
number will receive a message from Microsoft.
- Just enter the
verification code in the box.
- Now, you will be
prompted to type in the previous password and then set a new password.
- You will have to write
the new password again. Hit the enter key.
- Now, the window will
read: You have successfully changed your password!
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