Security Systems Error Code
Systems & Devices
Security Systems
0xC0000224 | Password must change
Industry
Systems & Devices
Canonical
/systems/security-systems/error-codes/0xc0000224/
Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
Summary
The account requires the password to be changed before it can be used to log on.
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What This Code Means
0xC0000224 indicates the account is in a “must change password” state, such as after an admin reset or first login requirement. Authentication will not complete until the password is changed through an allowed flow.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- First login after password reset
- Service accounts accidentally configured to require password change
Why This Code Appears
- Admin set “User must change password at next logon”
- Account provisioning workflows
What Typically Happens Next
- Login fails until password is changed
What This Code Is Not
- It is not an account lockout
- It is not an incorrect password indicator
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Change the password using an approved method (interactive logon or password change tools)
- □ For service accounts, remove “must change password” and set proper rotation controls
Notes And Edge Cases
Service accounts cannot usually complete interactive password change flows; configuration must match usage.
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