Re: GPO Password Policy Problem

From: cjc (cjc_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/21/05


Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:33:02 -0800

I'm getting the same result. What event would caused the DC to apply the GPO?

"ptwilliams" wrote:

> You can't just disable the GPO - you have to undo the policy setting.
> Enable the GPO, and change the policy setting that requires password
> complexity from enabled to disabled.
>
> The next time this GPO is applied by the DCs they will change the attribute
> that configures this option and the option will no longer be enforced. You
> can then disable the GPO if you like, although most if it won't be applied
> after it's applied originally.
>
>
> --
>
> Paul Williams
>
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> "cjc" <cjc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5A6DB0EE-F453-4476-A6CA-93FF17FAFC57@microsoft.com...
> A GPO was created to require password complexity requirements. After
> applying the GPO, the policy works. However, I'm not ready to implement it;
> so, I decided to disable it. With the GPO already disabled, the AD still
> demand the complexity requirement. When I go to AD Users and Computers and
> reset password, it always asked for the complexity requirement. Any idea?
>
>
>



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