Unable to change Windows password and keep getting the error “The password you typed does not meet the password policy requirements“? How to make the system lock your account when a hacker tries to guess your password continuously? In this guide we’ll show you how to change the account lockout and password complexity requirement policy from Command Prompt, Local Security Policy Editor, or by exporting / importing your policy. These methods work on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP. Show
Local Security Policy Local Security Policy allows enforcing many system-wide, user and security-related settings, such as password policy, account lockout policy, audit policy and user rights. When you want change a security setting this is how you launch the Local Security Policy Editor:
Note that the Local Security Policy Editor is not available on the Home edition of Windows. So if you’re running Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP Home, you have to change the local security policy from Command Prompt. Change Password Complexity Requirement Policy In the left pane of Local Security Policy Editor, expand Account Policies and then click Password Policy. In the right pane you see a list of password policy settings. Double-click on the policy you want to modify, it will open the Properties box and you can change the setting to desired value.
You can also change the password policy from an elevated Command Prompt. This is especially useful if you’re running Windows
Home edition. Set Minimum password age to 2 days, type: Set Minimum password length to 3 characters, type: Change Account Lockout Policy In the left pane of Local Security Policy Editor, expand Account Policies and then click Account Lockout Policy. In the right pane you see three policy settings. Double-click on the policy and you can change the setting to desired value.
Here is how you can change the account lockout policy from an elevated Command Prompt. Set Account lockout threshold to 5 bad logon attempts, type: Set Reset account lockout counter after to 10 minutes, type: Change Local Security Policy by Exporting and Importing How to copy local group policy objects from one machine to another? Is it possible to disable the “Password must meet complexity requirements” policy using Command Prompt? All these can be achieved by exporting & importing the local security policy. Here’s how:
How do you fix the password does not meet the Password Policy requirements?In the Local Security Policy console, navigate to Account Policies > Password Policy. On the right pane, double-click Password must meet complexity requirements. Select Disabled > click Apply > click OK and close the Local Security Policy console.
How do I change my password must meet complexity requirements?Method 1 – Use the Policy Editor. Press the Windows and R keys and open a new Run window.. Then type gpedit. msc or secpol. msc. Press Enter to launch the Group Policy Editor.. Navigate to Security Settings.. Then select Password Policy.. Locate Password must meet complexity requirements.. Disable this setting.. What must password contain to meet complexity requirements?Password must meet complexity requirements. Not contain the users account name.. Exceeded six characters in length regardless of the minimum password length control.. Contain at least one character from at least three of four sets of characters:. A through Z.. a through z.. 0 through 9.. Symbols such! @#$%^&*. How do you fix this password does not meet the length complexity age or history requirements of your corporate Password Policy?Open Group Policy Editor. In the left pane, navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Account Policies > Password Policy. In the right pane double-click the Password must meet complexity requirements. Set this policy to Disabled and click Apply and OK to save changes.
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