01Using Local Group Policy Editor
- Open the Local Group Policy Editor by pressing 'Windows key + R' and typing 'gpedit.msc'.
- Navigate to 'Computer Configuration' > 'Windows Settings' > 'Security Settings' > 'Account Policies' > 'Password Policy'.
- On the right-hand side, locate and double-click on the 'Maximum password age' policy.
- In the 'Maximum password age' window, set the password age to '0' to disable password expiration.
- Click 'Apply' and 'OK' to save the changes.
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
02Using Command Prompt
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting 'Command Prompt (Admin)'.
- Type the following command and press Enter: 'net accounts /maxpwage:0'.
- This command sets the maximum password age to '0', effectively disabling password expiration.
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
03Using Registry Editor
- Open the Registry Editor by pressing 'Windows key + R' and typing 'regedit'.
- Navigate to the following path: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters'.
- On the right-hand side, locate and double-click on the 'RefusePasswordChange' DWORD value.
- Change the value of 'RefusePasswordChange' to '1' to disable password expiration.
- Click 'OK' to save the changes.
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Conclusion
Disabling password expiration on Windows can be useful for users who prefer to maintain their current password without being prompted to change it. By following the methods outlined in this article, users can easily disable password expiration and enjoy a more convenient password management experience.
Methods | Details |
---|---|
Step 1 | Open Local Group Policy Editor |
Step 2 | Navigate to 'Password Policy' |
Step 3 | Set 'Maximum password age' to '0' |
Step 4 | Restart your computer |
Step 5 | Open Command Prompt as an administrator |
Step 6 | Type 'net accounts /maxpwage:0' |
Step 7 | Restart your computer |
Step 8 | Open Registry Editor |
Step 9 | Navigate to 'Netlogon\Parameters' |
Step 10 | Change 'RefusePasswordChange' value to '1' |
Step 11 | Restart your computer |