Highlights
- Changing the password of a remote desktop is as simple as changing the password of your phone, computer system, or Gmail.
- You can change the Remote Desktop password using any of the following methods: ‘Ctrl + Alt + End’, the On-Screen Keyboard, the Command Line, VBS Script, PowerShell, Computer Management, or Control Panel.
Introduction
Need to change your Remote Desktop password but not sure how?
Changing your Remote Desktop password might sound tricky, but don’t worry, it’s simpler than you think! So, whether you have forgotten your old password or want to update it for security reasons, there are a few easy ways to do it.
This guide will walk you through different methods for changing your password while using Remote Desktop without confusing steps or tech jargon. Just clear instructions that work!
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7 Methods to Change Password on Remote Desktop
Now that we are all set with the necessary tools for our password-changing expeditio n, let’s start looking at each technique individually. Whether you’re working on Windows or iOS, there are plenty of ways to explore, each with its special touch. So, without further delays, let’s delve into these tenacious techniques:
1. By using ‘Ctrl + Alt + End’
➔ While in a Remote Desktop session, press ‘Ctrl + Alt + End’ simultaneously on your physical keyboard.
➔ This key combination will open the Security Options window on the remote desktop.
➔ Click on ‘Change a password’ to proceed.
➔ You need to enter the ‘Old Password’, followed by the ‘New Password’ twice.
➔ Click the Arrow icon to confirm the password change.
➔ Once the password has been successfully changed, click ‘OK’ to return to the remote desktop.
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2. Through On-Screen Keyboard
Some Remote Desktop environments may have limitations or conflicts with keyboard inputs. In that case, using an on-screen keyboard can help bypass these issues.
➔ In the Remote Desktop Connection window, open the Run box by pressing the ‘Windows key + R.’
➔ Type ‘osk’ into the Run box and press ‘OK’ to launch the on-screen keyboard.
➔ Hold down ‘Ctrl + Alt’ on your physical keyboard and click ‘Del’ on the on-screen keyboard.
➔ This will bring up the Security Options window on the remote desktop.
➔ Proceed ahead by clicking on ‘Change a password’
➔ In that, you need to enter the ‘Old Password’ twice, followed by the ‘New Password’.
➔ Once done, you have to click the Arrow icon to confirm the password change.
➔ That’s it! Your password has been successfully changed; click ‘OK’ to return to the remote desktop. 
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3. Through Command Line
➔ Command Prompt or PowerShell can be utilized to change passwords remotely. The ‘net user’ command allows administrators to change passwords for users on the network.
➔ On the remote computer, search for ‘cmd’ in the search bar located on the taskbar.
➔ Right-click on Command Prompt and select ‘Run as administrator’ from the menu.
➔ In the Command Prompt window, type the command ‘net user + username + your new password’ and press Enter.
*Note: Replace ‘username’ with your actual username and ‘your new password’ with the desired new password.)
➔ If you prefer not to display the new password on the screen, use the command ‘net user username *’ instead.
➔ Follow any additional prompts to confirm the password change.
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4. Through VBS Script
➔ Open Notepad on the Remote Desktop session and create a new file.
➔ Copy and paste the following lines into the Notepad file:
| set objShell = CreateObject(‘shell.application’) objshell.WindowsSecurity |
➔ Save the file as ‘WindowsSecurity.vbs’ on your desktop.
➔ Double-click the VBS file to execute it, then click the ‘Change a password’ Option in the window.
➔ Proceed to change the password as prompted.
➔ In that, you need to enter the ‘Old Password’, followed by the ‘New Password’ twice.
➔ Once done, click the Arrow icon to confirm the password change.
➔ That’s it! Your password has been successfully changed; click ‘OK’ to return to the remote desktop.
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5. Through PowerShell
➔ In the Search box, type ‘PowerShell’ and right-click on the best-match result.
➔ Select ‘Run as administrator’ from the menu.
➔ In the PowerShell window, ‘(New-Object -COM Shell.Application).WindowsSecurity()’ and press Enter.
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➔ This will open the Security Options window on the remote desktop in which you have to click the ‘Change a password’ option.
➔ After that, Follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.
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6. Through Computer Management
➔ On your Remote desktop, you have to search ‘Computer Management’ from the menu search bar.
➔ In the Computer Management window, navigate to ‘System Tools’
➔ In that, double-click on ‘Local Users and Groups’
➔ After that, you have to click on ‘Users’
➔ Right-click on the user account for which you want to change the password and select ‘Set Password.’
➔ A warning prompt will appear; click ‘Proceed’ to continue.
➔ Enter the new password twice as prompted and click ‘OK’ to confirm the password change.
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7. Through Control Panel
➔ On the desktop computer, search for ‘Control Panel’ in the menu.
➔ In the Control Panel window, navigate to ‘User Accounts.’
➔ Click on ‘Manage another account’ in the section.
➔ Choose the user account for which you want to change the password.
➔ After choosing the account, click on ‘Change the password’
➔ Enter the current password and then specify the new password twice.
➔ Click ‘Change password’ or a similar button to confirm the password change.
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Conclusion
We tried delivering the above techniques to ease your password-changing process on a remote desktop. We hope it helped. We know this is not just a task but an adventure if you are a tech admirer. So, welcome the adventure, fellow adventurers, and may your password-changing endeavours be as rewarding as they are exciting!