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Is there any way to require users to change their password in Windows XP Home?

I know in Professional there's a little box you check and it does it for you, but is there any way to get around this and require users to change their password on next log on. Would it be possible to run a script at log on that opens the normal password change box? PLEASE do not tell me things like "This can't be done" or "Windows XP is for HOME users"- I already know that!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hope this helps

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    In Windows XP Home Edition, changing the password expiration settings is done at the command line.

    To change the password expiration setting to a longer time in Windows XP Home Edition

    1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and click Command Prompt.

    2. Type net accounts to see your current settings--note what they are.

    3. Type net accounts /maxpwage:nn where nn is a number between 0 and 49,000.

    4. Type net accounts to see your new settings--note what they are and repeat step 3 if/when you want to change again.

  • Erika
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    homestead windows Password & Registry Editor is a loose password removing application. you will could use somebody else's workstation with an admin account to get carry of the appliance nevertheless, and a flash force or CD. good success!

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    if you need to change the password of any user then you need to run net user command on the command prompt . it will change the password .

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