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Changing computer passwords is usually something that most people ignore. This could be a risk to your data and information.
As part of preventative measures it is recommended that you change your passwords frequently. This could also be enforced by the organization/company IT policy.

If your organisation/Company does not have IT Policies, contact us to develop the IT policies for you at an affordable price.

I will walk you through on how to change your passwords. Note this "how to" will work on computers running Windows professional edition and not the home edition.
Check the windows edition on your computer.
1 - Click on the start menu and type Control Panel
2 - Press enter or click on the list item that says Control Panel
3 - In the top role click on the drop list on view by
4 - there are three to choose from Category, Large icons and Small icons.
5 - click on any of them except Category
6 - The view should change to list all elements of the Control Panel.
7 - Find and click on System
8 - under basic information your will find the Windows edition. eg Windows 10 pro

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To change your password
1 - Click on start and type Control Panel
2 - Click enter or click on the list item that says Control Panel.
3 - Ensure your view is not set to category.
4 - Click on Administrative Tools
5 - Double click on Computer Management
6 - Click on Local Users and Groups
7 - A drop down list will appear. Click on Users. If you choose the right panel, double click on Users
8 - Right click on the account that you use and select Set Password.
9 - Click on proceed
10 - Type in the new password and retype it to confirm it.
11 - Press Ok
12 - That's it you have successfully changed your password.

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