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Securing data, or in other words, setting a password for your computer or laptop, is one of the simplest yet most effective measures for computer users, whether they are non-technical or technical. However, in different operating systems such as Windows 10, setting up a computer password is different from previous generations of operating systems. Although this task has become increasingly simplified, making it easy for computer users to perform. And in this article, Mytour will guide you on how to set up a Windows 10 computer password, helping to keep your computer safe.
Guide to Setting Up Password for Windows 10 (Latest)
Firstly, let's consider the scenario where your Windows 10 account is local, not connected to Microsoft.
1. Set up the most popular Windows 10 computer password
2. Set up a Windows 10 password using a PIN code
3. Set up a Windows 10 password using an image
Setting up Windows 10 password with Microsoft account
Guide to installing Win 10 computer password
Step 1: Open StartMenu and select Change account settings.
Step 2: In Sign-in options, you have 3 choices: create a regular password, create a password with a PIN (type correctly to log in immediately and use only numbers), and the third type is to create a password with an image.
Step 3: For creating a regular password, you just need to enter the new password twice, type the password hint in the third box in case of forgetting, and press next.
The final step is to Finish to confirm password creation.
Step 4: For creating a password with a PIN, the procedure is similar but you can only enter numbers. This is considered a basic password in case you forget.
Step 5: The last method is the password with an image, however, this type of password can be quite inconvenient as you cannot freely move the mouse according to your preference to set it but must follow the default of Windows 10 to set the password. The only thing you can do is change the image. Moreover, Mytour also does not recommend you to set this type of password as the above 2 types are sufficient for you.
After setting up one of the three types or all three types, you should restart your computer to see that the login process has now added an extra step. You will need to enter a password to access the computer.
Using Control Panel to set up Windows 10 password
In reality, using this method on Windows 7 would be more reasonable because the method mentioned above to set up a Windows 10 password is the most sensible. However, it's not redundant and you can completely apply this method as well as update your computer usage knowledge through this method.
Step 1: First, you open StartMenu then type Control Panel and access the found result.
After setting up a Windows 10 password, if you want to change the password on a Windows 10 or 11 laptop, or want to set up a Windows 11 computer password, it's just as easy. The steps to change the password on a Windows 10 or 11 laptop are available on Mytour, if interested, please refer.
- Read more: How to change computer password in Win 11
- Read more: How to set up computer password in Windows 11
Above, Mytour has guided you on how to set up a Windows 10 computer password, helping you to be more secure when using Windows 10 on your home computer, laptop, especially in public places. And if you are using the Windows 7 operating system instead of Windows 10, you can still set a password. See more about how to set up a Win 7 password for your computer and follow it.
In addition to protecting your computer and laptop, you should also focus on securing personal data on your computer. Securing personal data is just as important as setting up an external computer password and can be considered as your second line of defense.
