Your off-campus Windows computer's password won't update when you changed your NetID password. You can update it by bringing it to campus. Or use VPN and these instructions.Two options to make sure your off-campus Windows laptop updates to your new password.

• Knowing how to do this is useful if you changed your password following a password compromise.

Option 1

1. Bring your laptop to campus and get your device on Cornell's wireless network.
2. Hit Windows Key + L at the same time (lock your computer).
3. When it requests your password to let you back in, type in the new password.

Logging back in updates your password.

Option 2

If your computer is off-campus, follow these steps to update to your new password:

1. Login to Cornell VPN.
2. Hit Windows Key + L at the same time (lock your computer).
3. When it requests your password to let you back in, type in the new password.

Logging back in updates your password.