How to Change MSN Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log into any of the MSN or Windows Live services with your current password.

   It is located at account.live.com.
   
   Alternatively, you can locate your name on the screen and click on it.
   
   This may be displayed in a variety of places, depending on which service you're logged into:
   On msn.com, scroll about halfway down the page until you see Messenger, Facebook and Twitter tabs on the right of the screen.
   
   Click on the Messenger tab, then click on "Hi,<your name>" when it appears.
   
   When you access Photos, Office, Hotmail or the Windows Live homepage, your name is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
   
   Click this to access your account settings.
   
   If you can't find your name displayed, go directly to account.live.com and sign in with your current password. , Click the "Change" link to the right of your password. , Remember, it is case-sensitive. , Like your initial Windows Live password, it is case sensitive and should be at least 6 characters long. ,,,
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   Step 2: Go directly to the account setup page.

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   Step 3: Locate the "Password:" entry beneath the Account Information heading.

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   Step 4: Enter your old password.

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   Step 5: Enter your new password in the next data field.

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   Step 6: Reenter your new password in the next data field.

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   Step 7: Click the box next to "Make my password expire every 72 days" if you'd like an automatic prompt to change your password.

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   Step 8: Click "Save" to finalize the password change.

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