How to Change Your Passwords (Windows XP)
User Password
You can change your user password in Windows XP by following these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
Left-click the "Start" button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Step 2
Left-click "Log Off" in the Start menu.
Step 3
When you see the above window, press CTRL-ALT-DELETE as instructed.
Step 4
Type your NAU ID and Password into the appropriate fields. In the drop-down menu, make sure NAU is selected. Left-click "OK" to log on. Your user password has been updated.
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NAU Secure Wireless
You can change your NAU secure wireless password by following these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
Left-click the "Wireless Network" icon near the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
Step 2
In the dialog box, left-click "View Wireless Networks."
Step 3
Left-click "NAU" in the list.
Step 4
Left-click "Connect."
Step 5
Type your NAU ID and password into the appropriate fields. Type "NAU" (without quotes) into the "Logon domain" field. When you are finished, left-click "OK." Your NAU Secure password has been changed.
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Related Services
A password lockout is a problem that occurs when a user changes their NAU password online without changing it on all of their devices. These step-by-step instructions will guide users through the process of changing their NAU password on multiple devices.