If you feel that the Login Password for your computer has been compromised, the easiest way to change password on a Windows 11/10 computer is by using Command Prompt.
Apart from this you can also change the password on a Windows computer by going to the Sign-in options Settings screen on your computer.
However, this only applies to Local User Accounts and not to Microsoft User Account, which follows its own process to change the password.
Change Windows Login Password
Depending on how the computer was initially setup or due to your own preference, you might be using either Local or Microsoft Account to login to your Windows 11/10 computer.
If you are using Microsoft Account to login to the computer, you can refer to this guide: How to Change Microsoft User Account Password in Windows 10.
If you are using a Local User Account, you can find below the steps to change Windows Password using Command Prompt and also by using the Settings App.
1. Change Windows Password Using Command Prompt (CMD)
If you prefer using Command Prompt, you can follow the steps below to change the login password on your computer.
1. Type Command Prompt in the Search bar, right-click on Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as Administrator option.
2. On the Command Prompt screen, type net user Username NewPassword and press the Enter key.
Note: In above Command, replace Username with your actual User Name and NewPass with the New Password that you want to use.
Once this Command is successfully executed, you will be able to login to your computer using the New Password.
Tip: If you do not know the Name of your User Account, type net user in Command Prompt window and press the Enter key. This will list the Names of all User Accounts on your computer.
2. Another Way to Change Windows Password Using Command Prompt
1. Open the Command Prompt on your computer with Admin previlages.
2. Type net user Username * > press Enter key > Type New Password and Retype the New Password to confirm.
Note: In above command, replace the Username with your actual User Name (Family in this case).
3. Once you Retype your New Password and press the Enter Key, the Login Password on your computer will be changed and replaced with the New Password.
The only problem with above Command is that you won’t be able to see anything when you Type and Retype your New Password.
3. Change Windows Login Password Using Settings
If you do not like using the Command Prompt, you can change the Login Password on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer by using Settings.
1. Go to Settings > Accounts > select Sign-in Options in the left-pane. In the right pane, scroll down and select the Password option and click on the Change button.
Windows 11: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options > on the next screen, select Password and click on the Change button.
2. On Change your Password Screen, enter you Current Password and click on the Next button.
3. On the next screen, enter your New Password, Reenter Password and click on the Next button.
4. Finally, click on the Finish button.
Now, you can login to your computer using the New Password.