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Prevent a User From Changing Password on Windows 10 [How to]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Having a password on your Windows profile is important, but sometimes you want to prevent users from changing passwords in Windows 10.
This is important if you’re an administrator and want access to other accounts in your network. We already wrote about how tochange password or username, and in this guide we’ll show you how to keep them.
How do I password-protect a user in Windows 10?
How do I prevent a user from changing the password in Windows 10?
1. Use the Computer Management feature
2. Use Registry Editor
This might not be the simplest way to prevent a user from changing password Windows 10, but it will get the job done.
3. Use Group Policy Editor
This is pretty much all you need to do in order to prevent users from changing thepasswordin Windows 10.
In case you want toremove the password on Windows, we have a great guide that can help you with that as well.
Please write us below if you have any other questions related to this subject; we will help you as soon as possible.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
