If you followed my last tip on how to reset your password, then you currently have no password. In Vista, that isn’t a big deal; Since Windows XP, accounts with blank passwords cannot be used to logon to a computer remotely, so you only need to worry about those that have direct access to your PC. If there are other people that use your computer, you may then wish to have at least some level of security by assigning a password.

To set or change your password:

1. Press CTR+ALT+DEL. You’ll see a screen with a menu of options. Click on Change a password….
   
2. If you already have a password, enter it in the Old Password field, otherwise, leave it blank.
   
3. Enter your new password in the New Password field and the Confirm Password field. If you need help thinking of a good one, here’s a post with a tip on how to create a strong password that you can remember. Once you’ve typed it in twice, click the blue arrow to proceed.
   
4. Your password is changed! Click the OK button to continue on your merry way. If you had any services or features that used your credentials to login, you may need to change them manually.