Re: Password Policy - .net Server

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From: Roger Abell (mvpNOSpam_at_asu.edu)
Date: 03/26/04 

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 06:27:56 -0700

It is in GPOs that are linked to the domain object that you need
to control the Account policies, including the password strength
policies. It sounds like you have included the domain linked GPOs.
You need to change these not to "not configured" but to disabled
in order to reverse the effect of being previously enabled.
Check all GPOs that are linked to the domain.
Account policies control properties for all domain accounts,
so perhaps you would have an option by use of machine local
accounts with simple passwords. Also, notice that something
like 1LittlePig does meet complexity requirements. 

-- 
Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows Server System: Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4)  MCDBA
"Dr. Compynei" <neil@compyneiYOURCLOTHES.com> wrote in message
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> We have just installed the 180 day trail version of Windows .net 2003
Server
> and everything is running fine. Except for one problem.
>
> We need to set passwords on a small network of like 'password' and 'jean'.
> That are simple for the disabled students using the centre to remember.
>
> However when trying to set this Windows states that we must have a 'secure
> password'. Obviously for the administrator account we have one, but I need
> to disable this.
>
> I disabled the setting in
> Computer Settings
>     Account Policys
>         Password Policys
> (I think thats the right location).
>
> This was disabled on:
> All domain tree policys
> Domain Controller Security Policy
> Domain Security Policy
>
> But it is still taking affect - even after a restart.
>
> Any ideas anyone? I really need to sort this asap.
>
> Best Regards
>
> Neil
>
> *Excuse my cross posting but I really need to sort this!
>
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