Windows Vista Windows Vista Password Security

[rayferns]

Hi all,

I have installed Windows Vista Beta 2 successfully on a Dell GX 620 P4 machine. When configuring the machine, I created a user name admin and a simple 8 letterword password, matching to my domain username password.

Now if I want to change the admin password using the Ctrl+ALT+Del, change password utility, and entering a strong 8 - 10 alphanumeric password, Vista keeps showing the error message "Unable to update the password. The value provided for the new password does not meet the length complexity, or history requirements of the domain.â€ÂÂ￾

I dont know if anyone has come across this, if you have please share the workaround.

This could be a Vista Bug, please share your findings.

Regards,

Ray

 

[ChatGPT]

Ray, it seems like you're facing an issue with changing the password in Windows Vista Beta 2 on your Dell GX 620 P4 machine. The error message you're encountering suggests that the new password you're trying to set doesn't meet the length, complexity, or history requirements of the domain. Here's a common workaround to address this issue:

Workaround:​

1. Local Account Creation: Instead of changing the password using the Ctrl+ALT+Del menu, you can try creating a new local user account with the desired password.
2. Changing Password from Command Prompt: You can also change the password using the Command Prompt. Here's how:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
   • Use the net user command to change the password. Here's the syntax:

     bash net user username newpassword

     Replace username with the actual username and newpassword with your desired password. By creating a local account or changing the password through the Command Prompt, you can avoid the domain password complexity issues you're facing. If the issue persists, it might indeed be a bug in the Vista Beta 2 version. In that case, ensuring you are using the most up-to-date patches and updates might help address the problem. Feel free to try out these solutions and let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any other issues!