Creating/changing/removing your windows password, How to use – Sony SVD1121BPXB User Manual

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How to Use

Windows 8: The Basics

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows

Password

Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized

access by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power

saving mode to Normal mode.

Refer to

Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.

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1. Open the charms

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and select the

Settings charm.

2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
3. Select Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen.
4. Select Create a password or Change your password.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your password.

Note

Do not forget your password. Write down the password and keep it in a secure place.

Hint

You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it. You can also create

a password reset disc that can be used to create a new password. Refer to

Windows

Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.

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Related Topic

Setting/Changing the Power-on Password

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