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Issue/Question
How do I change my network account password on a Macomb Community College issued computer within Windows?
Environment
- Macomb Community College Issued Computer
- Windows
Resolution
- When logged into a Macomb Community College Issued Device and on the desktop, press the CTRL + ALT + DELETE keys on the keyboard simultaneously.
- On the menu that appears, click the Change Password option.
- Enter your current password in the Old Password field.
- Enter your new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields
- Note: The new password must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 12 characters in length.
- Must contain at least one uppercase letter.
- Must include at least one lowercase letter.
- Must comprise at least one number or special character.
- Avoid including easily guessable information such as your name, date of birth, etc.
- Must not resemble any of your previous passwords.
- Once all of the fields have the proper information entered, click the arrow to the right of the Confirm Password field or press the Enter key on the keyboard to proceed with changing the password.
- Once the password has changed, click the OK button to complete the password change process.
