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What information does a user lose when the password is changed by an administrator?
When an administrator changes the password of another user’s local account on the PC, that local account will lose all EFS-encrypted files, personal certificates, and stored passwords for Web sites or network resources.
Can a website know your password?
Websites can’t just email you your password because they don’t know what it is! Instead, they reset your password with a temporary one or ask you to set a new one so that they can update the record they have for you. Anyone keeping your password in plain text is just asking for trouble.
What should I do if I change my admin password?
Create unique accounts for each tech, no one should be sharing admin accounts – ever. Lastly, do not change the password on your existing admin account, create a new one, and disable the old one. That way, if (when) something stops working, all you need to do is re-enable the account whilst you find what you missed.
When to contact your administrator to reset your password?
If the policy requires two methods, then it ensures that the user has the appropriate data defined for at least two of the authentication methods enabled by the administrator policy. If the authentication methods are not configured, then the user is advised to contact their administrator to reset their password.
Do you need a secure admin account password?
The main administrator level account for the domain should have a secure password and be locked in a safe somewhere. This way, when people leave you just disable their normal account and then their admin account. Sharing account details is a bad idea. Was this post helpful? Thanks for your feedback! This person is a verified professional.
Where do I go to change my password on my computer?
In the navigation panel, click User Management then Users. Click the email address of the user who needs their password changed. Find the Sign-in Password section, then click Edit. Enter the new password twice, ensuring that it meets the password requirements.