Passwords can be changed anytime. The system will force you to change it at least once every 120 days. Passwords cannot be repeated. A password must be at least twelve characters long, and must include: a upper and lower case character, at least one number 0-9, and a special character such as: !@#$%^&*()_+|~-=\`{}[]:";'<>?,./


  1. Anytime you are logged into Windows, press the CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys at the same time. A short menu that includes “Change a Password” will be displayed.
  2. Using the mouse, select “Change a Password”.
  3. You will be asked to enter your “Old Password” which means your current password. You will then be asked to enter a “New Password” and to re-enter your new password in the “Confirm Password” box. Use the mouse or the TAB key to move from box to box. Press the ENTER key or the →
  4. If you forget your password, call the IT Helpdesk 387-3682 to have it reset.


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