password change

In the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity, maintaining device security by updating credentials is paramount. Regularly changing your passwords isn’t just a good habit; it's a necessary practice to safeguard against unauthorized access. If you're a Windows user—especially if you've recently...

If you've recently experienced a security scare, misplaced your password, or simply feel the itch for a stronger passphrase, fear not! Changing your account password on Windows 11 is a straightforward process, and it can be accomplished in several ways. This guide will walk you through the...

In our increasingly connected world, securing your network printer is crucial for protecting sensitive information. Every network printer comes with a default username and password, usually a simple combination like "admin" and the printer’s serial number. Knowing these details can leave your...

Hi, A few years ago, I put a Windows Hello 4 digit PIN code to access my PC, using my school's email adress. Today I remember the 4 digit code but I would like to change it, and I don't have acces to my school's email adress. When I go to windows hello pin code it says "Sorry, this PIN isn't...

I am using Windows 10 Home Edition on a Lenovo laptop. Today, my Epson printer would not connect to my laptop via wi-fi, and after trying a lot of things (updating the printer drivers, turning the computer and printer off and back on, updating printer firmware, etc.), I gave up trying to fix it...

Is it possible to change a user's AD password using Office 365 Cloud (office.com)? I'm working on a laptop for a remote user, and I don't want to call him to ask what his current Windows login is.

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...

Original release date: December 01, 2016 | Last revised: December 14, 2016 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview “Avalanche” refers to a large global network hosting infrastructure used by cyber criminals to conduct phishing and malware distribution campaigns and money mule schemes...

Press the Windows key+ R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box. Type control userpasswords2 in the run prompt and press Enter key. Click on your Microsoft account, uncheck the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box”. Do the instructions and you are done. OK...

So i have a pretty good understanding of computers, i like to change my password often just to be secure. When doing so i change it via CMD prompt, because for me this is just the fastest easiest way. Well today something went horribly wrong, i have no idea what happen. All i know is i can no...

Did a clean re-install of Windows 8, followed by recovery of my files and settings via Windows Easy Transfer. Windows 8 started just fine, but I got a message in the desktop that it wanted me to enter the old password before it would "unlock" my files. This went well, except for one of my lesser...

Continue reading...

Original release date: April 10, 2013 | Last revised: June 24, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using password authentication accessible from the internet may be affected. Critical infrastructure and other important embedded systems, appliances, and devices are of particular concern...

More...

More...

How can I change the forum supplied password to another? I cnt find the user control panel!

Fixes an issue in which the Autologon feature tries to log on a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer every two minutes. This issue occurs after your change the password of the user on another computer. More...

I am new to Windows Live Mail and I have questions. This morning it said it was blocked because junk E Mail was being sent out. I had to change the password (for Live Mail) I guess. I know the mail was not sent from my computer. How can I keep the Live Mail Account safe? Also the Live Mail page...

Fixes an issue in which you cannot change an expired password. This issue occurs if you establish a remote desktop session to a RD Session Host server from a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...

Link Removed