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Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.

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Change your Windows password

Your Windows password is the password you use to log on to your computer. You can help keep your computer more secure by changing your Windows password regularly, and by using a strong password.

  1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Change a password.

  2. Type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.

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