Changing your Password in Windows 8

For more than two decades, Microsoft Windows continues to rule the landscape of cross-platform operating systems. This software is without any doubt the most used multiplatform operating system on the planet, which is located on millions of PCs, tablets, and laptop computers in practically every country in the world. In 2012, Windows 8 became the flagship version of the same software and has since introduced many major changes, including changing the user experience for mobile devices. 

Today, Microsoft’s Windows is a great solution for many users. With it, users have a unified way of accessing it on every kind of device. The same changes also impacted the traditional way of doing standard Windows tasks. Because of this, while Windows 8 brought about an assortment of benefits, it also produced a way for users to get stuck on some issues without a clear way how to resolve them. Changing your password in Windows 8 is one of those questions which is frequently asked by its users. 

In older versions, it was sufficient to open the Control Panel and update user information, including passwords in the User section. Now, the process changes somewhat, which is a focal point for many problems for the users that are not accustomed to these changes. If you are one of them, here is a quick tutorial on how to change your password in Windows 8.
 
First of all, you should go to the Start Screen. This can be done by pressing the Windows key. From there, for desktop and laptop users, you should place the mouse cursor in the top-right corner of the screen. This will bring up the Charms Bar. For mobile users, this can be achieved by swiping the right edge of the screen. This motion will bring about the same result and open the Charms Bar. 

In the Charms Bar, users should tap or click on the option called Settings. From there, users should tap or click on the option called Change PC Settings. Next, click on Accounts. This will be located in the menu on the left side of the screen and will be placed in the second spot from the top. Here, you should click on Sign in Options. There, you will be able to input your current password. This will be available in the window that will pop-up and is used to verify your identity. From there, tap or click on the Next button in the lower right corner of the screen.

Once Windows 8 verifies your old password, you will have to enter your old password once more along with entering your new password with a confirmation. After that, you should tap or click Next and then Finish. At this point, you should be all set.

Also, when you change your Windows 8 password, it is important to remember that the password will also affect things like Outlook Mail, Xbox Live, SkyDrive storage and other Microsoft accounts you have. So, keep that in mind when you decide to go for a new password.
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