How to Change or Add Windows 10 Login/Pin/Picture Password

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Folks, today we will be talking about the security measures that everyone should take to protect their Windows 10 computer. Microsoft has enrolled several additional security breaches in Windows 10 and has made sure to protect your computer from hackers, spammers and scammer as much as possible. In earlier Windows versions, you only had the option to add or edit text password on the login screen but with Windows 10, you get 3 additional password types to secure the machine. We are going to discuss them in deatils from the below sections.


Part 1. How to Change Windows 10 Text Password

Text Password is the oldest type of security measure where you set up a text password on the login screen. Experts have recommended mixing your passwords with digits, numbers, capping locks and special characters so that it is impossible to guess. Refrain setting up insure passwords such 123456, aaaaa, abcdefg, computer, etc. If you need help setting up secure passwords then head on to passwordgenerator.com and get a long and strong password for your computer. Modifying text password is very simple and easy to understand.

 

Step 1. Click on Start followed by Settings..


Step 2 . Choose "Accounts" and select "Sign-in options".


Step 3 . Hit the "Change" option under "Password" section and a new pop up window will appear.


Step 4 . Enter the current password of your computer and on the next page, enter the new password twice. You can even setup a password hint if you want then save the changes to finish the process.


Your password has been successfully changed and now, you will be obligated to use this new password to enter into your PC again.


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Part 2. How to Change or Add Windows 10 Pin Password

Pin Password is new security measure added by Microsoft in Windows 10 where you can set up a 6 digit PIN code as the lock screen password. It is just like you do on smartphones. This is not very secure way to password-protect the computer but at least this is an easy yet effective way to secure your computer.


Step 1. Click Start -> Settings.


Step 2 . Hit the Accounts option and choose "Sign-in Options" from the left side bar.


Step 3 . Click on "Add" if you want to setup a new PIN password or click on "Change" if you are modifying the existing password.


Step 4 . Enter the password of your computer and then setup a 6 digit PIN code to protect your computer.


Step 5 . Now, enter the series of commands that we are about to mention one by one. Here's a pictorial view of what we just did.


Success! Restart your PC and enter this new PIN code to access your computer again.

 

Part 3. How to Edit or Add Windows 10 Picture Password

Picture Password is one of our favorites and one of the best security measure added by Microsoft. Picture passwords are way too complicated and not at all possible to hack at all. A picture password requires 3 consecutive correct gestures to unlock your computer. Picture can be selected from your computer library in which the gestures will be drawn. For example, you can draw a pattern, resize some portion or draw complicated lines to protect your computer.


Step 1. Again, click on "Start" and open "Settings".


Step 2 . Select Accounts then Sign-in Options.


Step 3 . Click on "Add" under Picture Password tab and a new window will appear.


Step 4 . Select a picture from your computer and draw 3 gestures on that picture that will be your password for your computer.


Step 5 . Now, click on "Use this picture" and the finish the setup. Reboot your computer and draw the same gestures to enter into your PC again.


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Part 4. How to Reset Windows 10 Account Password

Microsoft has never done this before where you can completely change the default account type. If you choose to protect your computer with your Microsoft account then you will be required to input the password of your Microsoft account. This security measure is safe and protects you even if you forgot the password of your computer. You can simply visit the official Microsoft website and reset the password easily.

 

Modifying Microsoft password is very simple and can be done even from your mobile device. Just follow the below steps and your Microsoft account password will be modified.

 

Step 1. Visit https://account.live.com/password/reset from any browser on your computer or smartphone.


Step 2 . Click on "I Forgot My Password" and hit the next page.


Step 3 . Enter your recovery details and go to the final page.


Step 4 . Enter a new password for your Microsoft account twice and save it.


Step 5 . That's all. Now reboot your PC and enter this new password to login to your computer again. Please note that modifying Microsoft account password will automatically change the password of every Microsoft services that you are currently using that may include Skype, Hotmail, Xbox and so on.


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We have discussed all the technical details about password options on Windows 10. Now, you know everything about them and we will recommend to use complex passwords to protect your computer. But also remember to create password reset disk for your computer in case you forget the password of your own PC.


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