Fix Windows Change Password Access Denied Administrator Error

Samuel Spenser Published on March 20, 2025Windows Password3-min reading

When you try to press and hold CTRL+ALT+DEL and change the administrator password, you may run into the access denied changing password pop-up window. This is because of some settings in your Windows computer preventing you from attempting to change the password, even though you know the right password.

Therefore, in this article, we will show you how to change your Windows password successfully when you receive "Windows cannot change the password" or "Access denied".

Method 1. Remove the Password Directly and Set a New One

This is a universal method because no matter what error you are facing, you can use this method to change the admin or users' password on your Windows computer, and it works 100%. That is to use the program: imyPass Windows Password Reset, to remove the password directly.

Let's see how to remove password directly regardless of the access denied error.

Apart from fixing the "Windows change password access denied administrator" error, you can also use this program to access your computer again when you forget your Windows password.

Method 2. Uncheck User Cannot Change Password Settings

If you try to change the Windows password and are denied, the most likely reason is that the administrator account you are attempting to change the password for is set so that users cannot change the password. The solution is also easy; follow the instructions and change the setting.

Method 3. Using Command Prompt and Allow to Change Password

If you can't change the setting using method 2, it indicates you are also denied access to do that operation. Therefore, you should use another to enable users to change the admin password. Let's run the Command Prompt to do that.

You can do many advanced operations using the Command Prompt, such as showing the administrator password as long as you know the command. Therefore, you can change the admin password after you set the "Passwordchg" as yes using the Command Prompt.

Don't close the administrator Command Prompt, input net user [username] * and press Enter. You will be asked to type a new user password and retype it again. Press Enter after each typing and the password will be changed successfully.

Please note that if you don't see the password you typed appear in the Command Prompt window, don't worry or try to type the same letter for another time. The password won't show in the Command Prompt by default to protect your privacy, and you have input the password into the Command Prompt. Just input the password twice and keep it in your mind.

Conclusion

Facing the Windows Change Password Access Denied Administrator error? I hope the three methods have solved your problem. Please remember the password you reset in case you forget it. But don't worry if you unfortunately forget it. You can use imyPass Windows Password Reset to remove it.