Keeping your password secret is your assurance that your account and its contents remain secure. In Windows XP/Vista passwords are case sensitive, must be at least eight (8) characters long, and should contain lowercase and uppercase letters, digits, and symbols. A password cannot contain control characters, [ALT]-modified keys, or function keys. Good passwords contain characters other than letters and numbers, such as punctuation. Anything that could be directly or indirectly associated with the user (such as name, date of birth, etc.) should not be included in the password.

To change your Windows password:

 Go to the online password changing page.

or
 

1. Log in to a supported computer (for example, in the Intel Lab).
   
2. Simultaneously press the Ctrl-, Alt-, and Del keys, once logged in.
   You will be presented with a "Windows Security" dialogue box.
   
3. Click on the Change Password button.
4. Enter your current password in the "old password" field.
5. Enter your new password in the "new password" field.
6. Re-enter your new password in the "confirm new password" field.
   
7. Click the "OK" button.

 To change your password remotely or from an unsupported computer, see this how-to article.