Change your Windows 10 Login Password   Windows 10 If you use a Microsoft account on your Windows 10 computer, you need to follow the instructions in Method 2 of this guide (or sign into the Microsoft online website) to change your password. Method 1 : Change the Windows 10 Password from Control Panel   Open the Control Panel. Set the  View by  option to  Large icons . Click  User Accounts .   Click the  Manage another account  link.   Click the user account that you want to change the password for.   On the next screen, click the  Change the password  option.   Type in your current password and then enter the new one you wish to use.  Click Change password .     Method 2 : Change the Windows 10 Password from PC Settings   Press the Windows + I keys together to open the Settings app. Click  Accounts .   Click  Sign-in options  on the left side, and click the  Change  button under Password section on the right side.   Enter your current password and click  Next .   Enter and reenter a new password, and set a password hint. Click  Next .