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HP PCs - Managing User Accounts and Logins (Windows 8)

This document is for HP and Compaq computers and tablets with Windows 8.

Passwords and separate accounts help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. The information in this document describes the different account types in Windows 8, explains how to change account types, and how to save and change passwords.

This document also explains how use a Microsoft account to sync your personal settings and software applications to other Windows 8 or Windows RT computers, connect apps to accounts, link contacts, and get live updates on your Start screen by turning on live tiles.

Recommended: Use a Microsoft connected account to log-in to Windows

Are you using a Microsoft connected account to log in to Windows? Did you use an email address to set up the Windows account?

HP recommends using a 'connected account' with Microsoft to log in to Windows. With a Microsoft connected account you log in to Windows using your email address, and then the password can be reset using a different device, at any time. You do not need a Microsoft or Hotmail email address to set up a connected account. Any email address works.

caution:
If you are using a local user account HP cannot recover or reset your password if it is lost or forgotten.

If you prefer to use a local user account, HP strongly recommends creating a password reset disk to enable you to reset your password in case it is forgotten. If you do not have a password reset disk and you forget your password, you might be directed to perform a full recovery to original factory conditions. Any data that is not backed up to an external location is lost. For more information about creating a password reset disk, see Creating a Password Reset Disk (Windows) .

Some procedures in this document are for specific versions of Windows 8. Your version of Windows 8 and the instructions might vary slightly.

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If you are not using the latest version of Windows 8, some graphics and information in this document may vary. You can get the latest version from the Microsoft Store.

Types of user accounts in Windows 8

The Welcome screen displays the accounts and account types on the computer. Click an account on the Welcome screen to log in.

Windows 8 provides three types of user accounts. Based on the type of user account created, different levels of access and account management are available.

Administrator has the highest level of control of the operating system and:
- Can create accounts.
- Can set and change privileges.
- Can change passwords to user and guest accounts.
Standard User:
- Can change, edit, or delete the password.
- Can change the account picture.
- Cannot install or open certain programs.
Guest has limited access and:
- Can use only certain programs installed by others.
- Cannot access personal or password-protected files.

Creating a new account

To create a new account, log in to an administrator account, and then:

On the Start screen, move the mouse pointer to the lower-right corner to open the Charms menu, and then click Settings.
Select Change PC settings in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Select Accounts.
Click Other accounts.
- Creating a Microsoft account
  1. On the Other accounts tab, click Add an account in the right pane.
  2. On the How will this person sign in screen, type the Microsoft email address into the Email address field, and then click Next.
    
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    If you don't have a Microsoft account or want to sign up for a new one, click the Sign up for new email address on the How will this person sign in page, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set up a new account.
  3. Click Finish.
    
    You can now log into the account using the Microsoft account password.
- Creating a local account
  1. On the Other accounts tab, click Add an account in the right pane.
  2. On the How will this person sign in screen, click the Sign in without a Microsoft account link.
  3. Click the Local account button.
  4. In the password fields, enter a user name for the new account, the password and password hint, and then click Next.
  5. Click Finish.
    
    The new account and password are now active.

Using a Microsoft account

When using a Microsoft account in Windows 8, you can sync your personal settings and software applications to other Windows 8 or Windows RT computers, access OneDrive files from other computers and devices, connect apps to accounts, link contacts, and get live updates on your Start screen by turning on live tiles.

Obtaining and installing apps

Apps obtained from the Windows Store can be installed on up to five Windows 8 computers. Go to the Windows Store to see a list of apps you own, and to install the apps on other computers.

Follow the steps below to install apps that you own on other computers.

Sign in to your Microsoft account on any Windows 8 or Windows RT computer.
On the Start screen, click the Store tile.
In the Windows Store, right-click any blank area to open the command bar.
Click Your apps in the command bar, in the upper-left area of the screen.

A list of apps that you own displays.
Right-click each app that you want to install, or click Select all, and then click Install.
On the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left area of the screen to open a list of apps.
Click the down arrow next to Apps by name, and then select by date installed from the drop-down list.

The newly installed apps display first on the list. The word NEW displays next to the app tile.
Right-click the apps that you want to pin to the Start screen, and then click the Pin to Start icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Linking accounts and contacts with the People app

Link Facebook, Twitter, Outlook, LinkedIn, and other accounts to the People app, where you can add contacts from lists and address books. View the online status of your contacts, as well as, ways to interact with them.

Adding your accounts to the People app

To link your email, social networking, and other accounts to the People app:

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The instructions also work for linking accounts to other apps.

Click the People app tile on the Start screen.
From the People app, move the mouse pointer to the lower-right corner to open the Charms menu, and then click Settings.
Select Accounts from the list.
Under Accounts in the upper-right corner, click Add an account.
On the Add an account screen, click the icon for the account you want to add, and then follow the onscreen instructions for adding an account.

Linking multiple profiles to one contact

When you have multiple modes for contacting people, such as email, Facebook, and Twitter, you can link all of the profiles for each contact in the People app. All ways to communicate with the contact displays in the People app profile.

From the Start screen, click the People app tile.

The People app displays.
In the People app, right-click any blank area to open the command bar in the upper area of the screen, and then select All contacts.
Click the name of the desired contact in the directory to open the profile.
In the contact profile, click the Link contacts icon in the lower-left area of the screen.

A list of links for the contact displays. Suggested links to add to the profile display under Suggestions.
Add or remove a linked account from the contact's People app profile:
- Link an account to a profile: Click the desired account from the list under Suggestions, or click Choose a contact, and then navigate to the desired account.
  
  The account moves to the Linked profiles list.
- Unlink an account from a profile: Click the account you want to remove from the Linked profiles list.
  
  The account moves to the Suggestions list.
When finished, click the Save icon in the upper-right area of the screen.

The account displays in a list of options in People app profile for the contact.
To communicate with a contact, click an option from the list, such as email or Skype.

Windows opens the app for the selected option. For example, if you select email, the Mail app opens, and creates a draft email addressed to the contact.

Turning on live tiles

When using a Microsoft account with live tiles turned on, app tiles such as Mail and People update with activity on social media sites, email, and other connected accounts.

Windows 8 Start screen with live tiles turned on

To turn on live tiles:

On the Start screen, right-click the app tile.

The Start screen switches to edit mode.
On the bottom of the screen, click the Turn live tile on command.

On the Start screen, the tile displays updates and recent activity in linked accounts.
Click anywhere on the Start screen to exit from edit mode.

Resetting a lost password

Use this section to help you recover or reset the password you use to sign in to Windows 8.

Reset your Microsoft account password

Reset your Microsoft connected account online:

Open an Internet browser, and then navigate to the Microsoft reset your password (in English) webpage.
Select I forgot my password, and then click Reset your password.
Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
When the password is reset, you are able to use your Microsoft account with the new password to sign in to Windows 8. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet before you attempt to sign in.

Reset your local user account password using a password reset disk

If you have forgotten the password of your user account, and you are unable to sign in to your account, you can reset the password by using a password reset disk. If a password reset disk was previously created, find the disk or USB flash drive and use the following steps to reset the local account password.

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This method applies to local accounts only. A password reset disk does not reset a Microsoft account password. If you do not have a password reset disk, use one of the other sections in this document to access Windows.

Turn on the computer and attempt to enter the sign-in password at the Windows sign-in screen.
If the password was entered incorrectly, a message displays stating the user name or password is incorrect. Click OK.
Insert your password reset disk, and then click Reset password.
The Password Reset Wizard displays. Click Next.
Select the password key location from the drop-down menu, and then click Next.
In the spaces provided, type a new password, type it again to confirm, and then create a password hint to help you remember the password in the future. When done, click Next.
If the password was reset successfully, click Finish.
Use the new password to sign in to Windows. You do not need to create a new password reset disk for the new password.

Changing the local user account password from another user account

If you have forgotten the password of your user account and you are unable to sign in to your account, you can change the local user account password. Use these steps if there is another account on the system that has administrator rights. You might need help from the owner of the account.

Sign in to another account that has administrator rights.
In Windows, search for and open User Accounts in Control Panel.
Click Manage another account.
Click the account with the forgotten password.
Click Change the password.
Type the new password. Enter the password again to confirm.
Type a password hint to help you remember the password in the future.
Click Change password.

You can now sign in to the account using the new password.

Accessing your account when no other option is available

If you do not have a Microsoft connected account, there are no other accounts in Windows with administrator rights, and you do not have a password reset disk, try these other options:

You can perform an HP System Recovery to completely erase all files, including local account password information, and go back to the way the computer was when it was first purchased. For more information, see Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8).
Call local computer repair and service stores. Local stores might offer password recovery services for a fee.

Changing a Microsoft account password

To change an account password when you know the password, log on to the computer using the account, and then:

Log on to the computer as an administrator, and connect to the Internet.
On the Start screen, move the mouse pointer to the lower-right corner to open the Charms menu, and then click Settings.
Select Change PC settings in the lower-right corner of the screen.
In PC settings, click the Accounts tab.
On the Accounts tab, click the Sign-in options tab.
On the Sign-in options tab, click the Change button in the right pane.
On the Verify your Microsoft account screen, enter the account password, and then click the Next button.
On the Change your Microsoft account password screen, enter the current password in the Old password field, and then enter the new password in the Create password and Reenter password fields.
Click Next.
On the You changed your password screen, click Finish.

Creating a password reset disk before you forget your local account password

The password must be stored on a USB flash drive, or other removable media. To create a Password reset disk to protect your user account:

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This feature is not available for computers using a DOMAIN account.

Video of creating a password reset disk in Windows 8

Insert a USB flash drive in the USB port.
Log in to Windows as the correct user.
Click Start, enter password in the search field, and then select Create a password reset disk when it becomes available in the list.

The Forgotten Password Wizard displays.
Click Next to begin.
Choose your USB flash disk from the list, and then click Next.
Enter the current user password in the Current user account password field, and then click Next to continue.
Wait for the password to load onto your disk, and then click Next.
Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Label and store the flash drive or removable media in a convenient, but secure, location. For more information see Microsoft: Create a password reset disk (in English).

Setting administrative privileges for a local account

If an account requires administrative privileges, you can log in to any account that has administrative privileges and add administrative privileges to another account.

From the Start screen, type Control Panel to open the Search charm, and then click Control Panel in the results list.
Under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Change account type.
Click the account you need to change.
Click Change the account type.
Select Administrator, and then Change Account Type.

The account type has been changed to Administrator.

Removing a password from a local account

If you do not want to enter a password to use the computer:

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You cannot remove a password from a Microsoft account.

In Windows, search for and open Sign-in options.
On the Sign-in options tab, click Change under Password.
On the Change your password screen, enter the current password for the account password, and then click Next.
On the Change your password screen, leave all fields empty, and then click Next.
On the next screen, click Finish.

Next time you log in, you no longer require a password to log in using your local account. The desktop screen automatically displays.

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If you wish to re-add a password to your Local Account again, follow steps in the Adding a new password section.

Adding a new local account password

If you want to re-add a password to your Local Account:

In Windows, search for and open Sign-in options.
On the Sign-in options tab, click Add in the right pane under Password.
In the Create a password window, enter and reenter a password, and then enter a password hint.
On the next screen, click Finish.

Next time you log in, use your new password to log in using your local account. The desktop screen automatically displays.

Disabling a local account password

If you do not want to enter a password to use the computer:

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If your computer is connected to a network domain, you might not be able to perform this function.

Press the Windows + and R keys to open the Search charm.

If you are using a tablet or touchscreen device, right-swipe, and then tap Search.
Type netplwiz into the Search field, and then select netplwiz from the list of results.

The User Accounts window displays.
Uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer, and then click or tap OK.

The Automatically sign-in window displays.
Enter your password twice, and then click or tap OK.
Restart your computer.

After turning on the computer, it no longer requires a password. The desktop screen automatically displays.

Turning on the Guest Account

A guest account can be used to allow multiple people quick, but limited, access to the same computer through one account. To enable a guest account:

From the Start screen, type Control panel, and then click Control Panel in the Search results.
In Control Panel, click the User Accounts link.

Under User Accounts, click the Remove user accounts link.

If you are prompted for an Administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Click the Guest account.
On the Do you want to turn on the guest account? screen, click Turn On.

The guest account is now enabled and displays as a selection from the main login page.