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Windows 10 works with Microsoft accounts for login and updates.

Windows 10 works with Microsoft accounts for login and updates.

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Shadowsuns
Member
228
07-06-2016, 09:47 AM
#1
I made an error linking my local account to a Microsoft account after not doing it in Windows 8. Now I’m forced to use my Microsoft account instead of my old password. The issue is that Microsoft restricts passwords to 16 characters, so I had to create a new local account without linking it to Microsoft. Windows 10 also enforces this limit. (My previous password was longer than 16 characters.) Can I get back my 17+ character password?
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Shadowsuns
07-06-2016, 09:47 AM #1

I made an error linking my local account to a Microsoft account after not doing it in Windows 8. Now I’m forced to use my Microsoft account instead of my old password. The issue is that Microsoft restricts passwords to 16 characters, so I had to create a new local account without linking it to Microsoft. Windows 10 also enforces this limit. (My previous password was longer than 16 characters.) Can I get back my 17+ character password?

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Z_MONEY
Junior Member
19
07-06-2016, 10:51 AM
#2
It seems like you're asking about password requirements. Do you need a password that meets certain length or complexity rules?
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Z_MONEY
07-06-2016, 10:51 AM #2

It seems like you're asking about password requirements. Do you need a password that meets certain length or complexity rules?

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Listonosz_Pat
Member
114
07-07-2016, 09:28 PM
#3
Unfortunately, I prefer Gmail because it supports longer passwords—my current one is 20 characters.
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Listonosz_Pat
07-07-2016, 09:28 PM #3

Unfortunately, I prefer Gmail because it supports longer passwords—my current one is 20 characters.

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PersieO
Posting Freak
786
07-10-2016, 03:23 PM
#4
A few individuals prioritize email safety, while I receive paystubs and other communications containing personal details.
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PersieO
07-10-2016, 03:23 PM #4

A few individuals prioritize email safety, while I receive paystubs and other communications containing personal details.

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iZacksS
Member
174
07-20-2016, 12:04 AM
#5
I concur, my version is around 20 with symbols and capital letters.
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iZacksS
07-20-2016, 12:04 AM #5

I concur, my version is around 20 with symbols and capital letters.

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Cadariou
Posting Freak
835
07-20-2016, 07:14 AM
#6
This appears to be a malicious or suspicious message.
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Cadariou
07-20-2016, 07:14 AM #6

This appears to be a malicious or suspicious message.

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BerryGamez
Member
69
07-23-2016, 05:48 PM
#7
My score is 6 points lower with 4 special characters, 5 uppercase letters, and the remaining random digits. Everyone needs to pay more attention to their online safety.
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BerryGamez
07-23-2016, 05:48 PM #7

My score is 6 points lower with 4 special characters, 5 uppercase letters, and the remaining random digits. Everyone needs to pay more attention to their online safety.

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RAINBOWSkylex
Member
170
08-09-2016, 07:11 PM
#8
(24 times the condition equals |_|(|3|2|)) equals that value)
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RAINBOWSkylex
08-09-2016, 07:11 PM #8

(24 times the condition equals |_|(|3|2|)) equals that value)

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TysonJB
Member
69
08-10-2016, 02:43 PM
#9
I agree.
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TysonJB
08-10-2016, 02:43 PM #9

I agree.

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Belgeek
Junior Member
11
08-10-2016, 03:43 PM
#10
You're likely trying to remove your login from your Microsoft account. Did you actually disconnect it, or set up a separate local account instead?
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Belgeek
08-10-2016, 03:43 PM #10

You're likely trying to remove your login from your Microsoft account. Did you actually disconnect it, or set up a separate local account instead?

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