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Windows 8, 8.1 is a new operating system from Microsoft that offers excellent performance and introduces many new features for users. Through this article, you will learn about the new feature of setting up a password using an image in Windows 8.
Guide: How to Set up Image-based Password on Windows 8
To experience this feature, you can download Windows 8: Download Win 8
Step 1: On the Windows screen, press the Windows + I key combination, then select Change PC setting as shown below.
Step 2: A new window will appear, where you click on Accounts
Step 3: Here, select Sign-in Options
Step 4: Next, observe the right side of the Picture Password section, click on Add to proceed with adding a new picture password.
Enter your confirmation password and then click OK
Step 5: Click on Choose picture and navigate to the location where your desired picture for the password is stored.
Navigate to the location of the image.
Select the image and click Open.
Step 6: Adjust the picture accordingly and then click Use this picture.
Step 7: Proceed to select 3 points on the image and repeat this process 6 times, selecting and confirming 3 points each time.
If you wish to redo, click on the Start over button. Then, press the Finish button to complete.
Now press Windows + L to proceed with the login attempt
Above, we've just guided you on setting up a picture password on Window 8. With this trick, you can log into Windows without using a keyboard while ensuring top-notch security.
During the text password setup process, it's advisable to set up a Password hint to remind you of the password you've used to prevent forgetting it.
