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--- change_passwords [2016/08/23 17:44] – alan
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-You should see a list of the users on the computer.
+You should see a list of the users on the computer.\\
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+Click on the user name you want to change the password on. Enter a new password and save. \\
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+No Really, it is that simple.\\
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+Now reboot (HiRens has a Reboot and Eject option built in for you) and try out your new password.\\
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+===== Why would you need to do this? =====
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+  * Maybe you are in a workplace environment and someone has set a password and no longer works for the company. It happens.
+  * Maybe your child changed their password (again) and forgot it (again).
+  * Maybe you purchased a garage sale computer and it still has stuff on it.
+  * Maybe you need the information off of your old computer that you don't use anymore and forgot.
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+===== GOTCHAS =====
+  - You probably are going to want to change the password on an Administrator account. The user of that account might notice the password has changed.
+  - If the user folder was encrypted by Microsoft, it is possible all of the documents will be lost if you change the password.
+  - This changes the password. It does not allow you to read the existing password.