How to Create a Windows XP Password

Click on the "Start" button then click on Control Panel., Find "User Accounts" and click on that option. , Choose an account from the list on the bottom. , Select the second option, which will be "Create a Password". , Type in a new password and...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click on the "Start" button then click on Control Panel.

    Passwords are case-sensitive, so if your password is "ArFikn"

    the A and the F must be capitalized to log in. , This hint will remind you what your password is, but because it's visible to everyone that goes on the computer (on the log in screen), don't be too obvious if it's a family computer. , Log off or restart the computer for it to work.
  2. Step 2: Find "User Accounts" and click on that option.

  3. Step 3: Choose an account from the list on the bottom.

  4. Step 4: Select the second option

  5. Step 5: which will be "Create a Password".

  6. Step 6: Type in a new password and then type it again on the second line.

  7. Step 7: Put a password hint on the third line.

  8. Step 8: Click on "Create Password".

Detailed Guide

Passwords are case-sensitive, so if your password is "ArFikn"

the A and the F must be capitalized to log in. , This hint will remind you what your password is, but because it's visible to everyone that goes on the computer (on the log in screen), don't be too obvious if it's a family computer. , Log off or restart the computer for it to work.

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