May 02
- In Windows Server 2003, select Domain Security Policy from Administrative Tools. In Windows Server 2008, select Local Security Policy from Administrative Tools.
- In Windows Server 2003, expand Security Settings-Account Policies-Password Policy. In Windows Server 2008, expand Account Policies-Password Policy.
- Right-click on “Minimum password length” in the right pane and select Properties. Do not remove the check for the “Define this policy setting” check box (only available in Windows Server 2003). Enter a new setting - I set mine to 0 (no password required) and click OK.
- Right-click on “Password must meet complexity requirements” in the right pane and select Properties. Do no remove the check for the “Define this policy setting” check box (only available in Windows Server 2003). Select the Disabled option and click OK.
- Close the “Default Domain Security Settings” dialog.
- Select Start-Run and type in cmd.
- Type “gpupdate /force” (without the quotes) and click Enter.
- Type “exit” (without the quotes) to exit Cmd.
Posted by Steve Pietrek on May 8, 2007
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