Changed Microsoft Account Password Does not Change PC Login Password


  1. warc1
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    Changed Microsoft Account Password Does not Change PC Login Password


    I have three Win 10 PC's (desktop, laptop, Surface) that all have the admin login account set up through a common Microsoft Hotmail account. I changed to a new password on my Hotmail account, but the old Hotmail password is still used for logins to my three PC's. How do I change the PC passwords?

    I tried doing it through Settings/Accounts/Manage My Microsoft Account/ on my desktop but that forced me to change my Hotmail password again. Now my desktop and Hotmail password are synced, but the laptop and Surface still use the old Hotmail password.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello warc1, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    If the laptop and Surface have an internet connection, then the new password should eventually sync to them as well.
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  4. warc1
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    Yes, it was just a matter of time. All three PC's had persistent net connections yet it seemed to take about an hour before they synced.

    Thanks for your input.
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  6. Brink
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    Great news. :)
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