How to Prevent Users from Changing Passwords in Windows 11
You can prevent standard users from changing their passwords in Windows 11 using the Local Users and Groups management tool.
This built-in utility allows administrators to control user account settings, effectively locking down password modification for non-privileged users on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
By disabling the password change option, you enhance account security or ensure specific passwords remain in place for administrative purposes. This change is particularly useful for systems like shared workstations or when managing user access on Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer.
Once configured, standard users will find the “Change password” option greyed out or completely absent in their account settings.
Prevent users from changing passwords by opening Local Users and Groups, right-clicking the user account, selecting Properties, and checking the “User cannot change password” box. This applies to Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions for local accounts.
How to turn off change password every 90 days?
You can stop Windows 11 from forcing users to change their password every 90 days by setting the password to never expire for their account.
How to stop PC from ask changing passwords?
Line. If you're on a home version of Windows or just prefer the command. Line you can use PowerShell or command prompt. Open an elevated window to prevent a user from changing their password.
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