Windows 10: Reuse password

Dear MicrosoftI recently changed my password so a tech guy could access my computer and I didn't want to divulge to him my usual password thinking I would just be able to reset back to my normal password once he finished.Microsoft, I do understand that this is a new safety feature but given the situation and not even being provided with a warning before changing my password like "WARNING - You will never be able to reuse any previous passwords!" there must be a way of activating an exception rule so I can for a one-off revert back to my previous password?And Microsoft, can you please develop

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Reuse/Reset an old Password

Hi Bob,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Let me help you to fix the issue.

To understand the issue better, I would like to know how are you trying to change the Password? Using web base browser or mail client?

For now let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. I suggest you to open the outlook.com web page on the browser and log-in using the working password. Now try changing the password from the change password option and check if it helps.

• Click on the Gear and click Option.
• Click on Account details (Password, addresses, time zone) and click on
  Security & Privacy.
• Click on Change password and provide the credential and change the password.

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

Reuse/Reset an old Password

Thanks for your quick response. But my problem is that M.S. says old password con not be used. I want to switch back to my old password. I think I need to contact M.S. to clear the registry for my passwords. Then, I will be able to switch back.

 

WHY ON EARTH CAN I NOT REUSE OLD PASSWORDS

Hi my name is Ross, I'm an independent advisor. I'd be happy to help with your issue.

It’s a security measure to prevent you from reusing the same password if different place lots of times.

To make life easier I would suggest using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, then you don’t need to use a password to sign in.

Regards,

Ross