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To change a local user's password on Windows Server 2022 using PowerShell, you can use the Set-LocalUser cmdlet. This is a straightforward process, and I'll guide you through the steps to do this. Make sure you have the necessary administrative privileges to perform these actions.
Here’s how to change a password for a local user:
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Open PowerShell as Administrator:
- Right-click the Start button, and select “Windows Terminal (Admin)” or “PowerShell (Admin)” to open PowerShell with administrative privileges.
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Use the
Set-LocalUsercmdlet to change the password:Set-LocalUser -Name "username" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -AsPlainText "NewPassword" -Force)Replace
"username"with the actual username of the account whose password you want to change, and"NewPassword"with the new password.
This command will update the password for the specified user. The ConvertTo-SecureString cmdlet is used to ensure the password is handled securely.

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