How to change or reset your password on Windows 10, for a local or Microsoft account

Windows 10 allows you to change your password or recover it at any time if you forget it.
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Forgot your Windows password? Here’s how to get back into your PC

On the first day after your vacation, you sit down at your PC, type in the password — and fail. Windows says: “The password is incorrect. Please repeat the process” and expects you to click “OK.” ...

How to password protect a folder in Windows 10, to keep your files safe from prying eyes

You can password protect a folder in Windows 10 using a program called WinRar, which is free to download and use.