Windows 10 Password Changed By Itself


  1. JWalker
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    Windows 10 Password Changed By Itself


    I have two laptops with Windows 10. Their windows password differs only with a "1" being added to the password of the other laptop. The mystery is that today I found that the laptop without the "1" needed it. I swear I did nothing to change it. It must be Window 10.

    Another strange thing is that the desktop screenphoto on one laptop got transferred to the other one. Again, Windows 10.

    The worry is that a password could be changed to something I can't guess and then I am not sure what would happen. I am counting on this having happened to others already. Help.
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  3. Eagle51
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    Hey JWalker,
    Sounds like your using a MS Account and Sync Settings is turned on. Check this tutorial - Turn On or Off Sync Settings for Microsoft Account in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
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  4. JWalker
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    Thanks Eagle51. Just by reading I knew you were right. I have turned off Sync. This a great forum.
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