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How do I change my local machine password?

After you change your password on the web at: https://accounts.nd.edu/password, you may need to also update your local machine password.

To change the password on your local Windows XP machine:

  1. On your Start menu, select Control Panel.
  2. From the Control Panel select, User Accounts.
  3. In the User Account dialog, click on your personal user account.
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  4. Next, choose Change Password.
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  5. Type your old password in the Old password field.
    Type your new password in the New password field.
    Type your new password AGAIN in the Confirm password field.
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  6. Click the Change Password button.

 

 
 

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