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The logon password tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about changing or managing the password used to sign into a Windows computer. A common topic is how to change the local account logon password independently from the Microsoft account password, especially on Windows 10. Users seek to set a different password for logging into the device without affecting their Microsoft account credentials. The tag includes troubleshooting steps for separating local and Microsoft account passwords, ensuring the logon password can be customized while keeping the online account password unchanged.
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Windows 10 How to Change Windows 10 Local Account Password Without Affecting Microsoft Account Password
I just bought a new laptop with Win 10 Home on it and I want to make the logon password the same as the old one, which was "not" the Microsoft account password. When I set the new one up it only uses the Microsoft password and if I change it the Microsoft password also changes. How do I just...- jtpcamp
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