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Applicable Model(s)
Windows PCs
Title
Enable and Disable Windows Password Expiration Feature
Date
12/10/2024
Rev
Rev. 00 Date: 12/10/2024
P/N
0907-1146
Summary
This document provides a step-by-step guide to enabling and disabling the Windows password expiration feature on Maple Systems Windows Industrial PCs. Password expiration is a built-in Windows security feature designed to prompt users to update their passwords periodically, enhancing overall system security. While this feature is beneficial in many environments, certain industrial applications may require a static password policy to avoid disruptions.
Solution
You must be signed in as an administrator to use these options.
Local Users and Groups are only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions
1.
Open Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) via the Run menu by pressing the Windows Key + R. Input lusrmgr.msc and press enter.
2.
Perform the following actions:
a.
b.
Click/tap on the Users folder in the left pane.
Double click/tap on the name (ex. “User”) of the Local account you want in the middle pane.
3.
In the General tab, check Password never expires box, and click/tap on OK
Note: Password never expires will be grayed out if the User must change password at next logon box is checked.