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According to the one of the security requirements enforced upon our office, we must start to control / enforce passwords are changed every now and then.

Is there a way to force users to change their passwords every specified periods of time in Windows 8.1 Pro?

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    Why not just implement a domain server and set a password expiration date for every 90 days.
    – Ramhound
    Commented May 8, 2014 at 10:09
  • How is this question off-topic? It describes real life situation related to advanced system features.
    – Lukasz
    Commented May 12, 2014 at 7:48
  • @Ramhound What is the domain server? Does it require another machine in the office?
    – Lukasz
    Commented May 12, 2014 at 7:50
  • @Lukasz Right below the question is a notice that explains the reason it was put on hold. If you edit the question so it's less of a product recommendation request (I think just removing the last sentence would probably do the trick), it might be reopened.
    – user201262
    Commented May 12, 2014 at 13:26
  • "How is this question off-topic? It describes real life situation related to advanced system features." It's off-topic because you're requesting software, which is off-topic. As the blurb state, instead of asking for software that does "X", describe your problem, what attempts you have made in solving it, and what you're getting stuck. As @Ramhound suggests, you need to look into implementing a Windows Domain. If you don't know how to do that, I'd suggest a little studying, or hiring...
    – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
    Commented May 12, 2014 at 13:33

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You can do this through Local Users & Groups manager (which you can reach by typing lusrmgr.msc in start menu/search field.)

There you can set the password policy. This however, doesn't work with Home Premium, and possibly other versions.

See: http://resetchangewindows7password.com/make-users-accounts-passwords-automatically-expire-in-windows-7.htm

For a step-by-step tutorial.

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