Changed microsoft password, old password still active on other PC even after restart.

Gerard van der Haven 20 Reputation points
2026-08-03T11:21:06.33+00:00

I have 2 PC's.
I changed my Microsoft password (on window 11 PC), try to loggin on my other PC (Windows 10), new password not recognized, but old password still works even after restart.
Did I do something wrong?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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DaveM121 931.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-03T11:56:05.5566667+00:00

You did not do anything wrong, when you change your password, it can take some time for the password change to be reflected on your devices, Windows does not check your password online for every login, if you wait a while, the change in password will be reflected on that device.

You can also use the process provided on this link to force a log out on all devices you use your Microsoft account on, this will also take a small while to be reflected on the devices, you will then need to log into any device you use your Microsoft account to log into.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/how-to-sign-out-of-your-microsoft-account-everywhere

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