[SERVER] Disabling Server 2008 password policy?

trackhappy · 9th July 2012, 7:24 AM

Windows Server's default password policy is insane. Needs to be reset every 42 days and you can only use a password once every 24 changes, a bit excessive for a home file server. I went into the group policy editor to try and change the password policy, but I couldn't change anything as the options were greyed out.

How can I change this policy?

drgtr · 11th July 2012, 1:32 PM

make sure you are an administrator.
run gpedit.msc

should be there under the computer settings

Disable them all

then go to command prompt and run gpupdate /force

Zzapped · 11th July 2012, 1:46 PM

Method 1:

In Windows Server 2008, there is an option in Local Security Policy. Click on Start and then Administrative Tools and then click on Local Security Policy. In Local Security Policy, click on Account Policies and then click on Password Policy. Under Password Policy, double click on “Password must meet complexity requirements” and then select the Disabled option. Then click on Apply and then click on OK. Then close the Local Security Policy and then close the Administrative Tools window.

Method 2:

You can use the Group Policy Editor to disable password complexity. Click on Start and then click on Run. In the Run dialog box, type gpedit.msc and hit Enter or click on OK. Then click on Computer Configuration and then Windows Settings and then Security Settings and then Account Policies and then click on Password Policy. Under Password Policy, double click on “Password must meet complexity requirements” and then select

LostBenji · 28th July 2012, 8:37 AM

Look for R2conv3 (or R2cov3.rar) and get it. Thios tool allows you tweak the arse out of 2008 and covert anything you want.

Info here to:
http://www.win2008workstation.com/

rainwulf · 3rd August 2012, 11:25 PM

YAY something i can answer.

run gpedit.msc

go to computer configuration.

windows settings

security settings

account policies

password policy.

bsbozzy · 4th August 2012, 1:15 PM

Just set the users password to never expire.....

tiro_uspsss · 12th August 2012, 7:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostBenji

Info here to:
http://www.win2008workstation.com/

this ^
that is all you need.
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11th July 2012, 1:32 PM	#2
drgtr Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101	make sure you are an administrator. run gpedit.msc should be there under the computer settings Disable them all then go to command prompt and run gpupdate /force

28th July 2012, 8:37 AM	#4
LostBenji (Taking a Break) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Not around here anymore.. Posts: 5,298	Look for R2conv3 (or R2cov3.rar) and get it. Thios tool allows you tweak the arse out of 2008 and covert anything you want. Info here to: http://www.win2008workstation.com/