Introduction: In this guide, we aim to provide you with a clear and concise method for changing user account passwords on a Windows Server system using the Computer Management tool.
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Open Computer Management:
- Right-click on 'Start' or press
Windows + X
. - Choose 'Computer Management' from the menu.
- Right-click on 'Start' or press
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Navigate to Local Users and Groups:
- In the left pane of Computer Management, expand 'System Tools'.
- Click on 'Local Users and Groups'.
- Then click on 'Users'.
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Find the User Account:
- In the middle pane, you'll see a list of user accounts.
- Find the account for which you want to reset the password.
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Reset the Password:
- Right-click on the user account.
- Choose 'Set Password...' from the context menu.
- You will likely get a warning about changing the password; read and understand it before proceeding.
- Enter the new password and confirm it.
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Complete the Process:
- Click 'OK' to set the new password.