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How to set a Pasword for Windows NT,
2000 or XP User Account

 

1. Right Click the My Computer Icon on the Desktop.

2. Choose Manage from the Pop up menu.

3. Click the Plus sign to the left of the Local Users and Groups icon.

 

4. Click the Users folder to display a list of user accounts in the right frame

 

 

5. Locate the desired account name in the right frame and right click the account name.

6. Choose Set Password from the pop up menu that appears

7. Enter a strong password in the dialog box that appears. DO NOT FORGET THIS PASSWORD!

NOTE: If you forget the Administrator password it may result in data loss and reinstallation of the operating system.


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