Microsoft Password

[RonH]

I recall originally using my outlook email and password to set up Windows 10/ Microsoft Account .

I also have an account in the Microsoft Community ... does this password have to be the same? If I change it will this also effect my Windows/Outlook or are they separate identities?

[HansV]

Your log in to Microsoft Community with your email account. In other words, your email password is also the password for Microsoft Community (and all other Microsoft services)

[RonH]

Thanks Hans.
Some time ago I am sure that the password for my 'Community' account was not the same as my email password ... perhaps this changed when Windows 10 was introduced. No problem ... I now have the solution