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Discus and support I can't reset my password because I don't meet the password policy requirements. I've just... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I knew my password but all of a sudden they said my password is incorrect out of nowhere. So I tried to reset my password and it worked. The next day... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ntandoyenkosi Buthelezi, Apr 5, 2025.

  1. I can't reset my password because I don't meet the password policy requirements. I've just...


    I knew my password but all of a sudden they said my password is incorrect out of nowhere. So I tried to reset my password and it worked. The next day the same thing happened but this time I couldn't reset my password. They said I'm not following password policy requirements. I'm been admitting to reset my password for 2 full days now. Please help me guys. I need my password to be reset. What should be the next step?

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    Ntandoyenkosi Buthelezi, Apr 5, 2025
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  2. The password you entered doesn't meet password policy requirements.

    Pro

    Windows 10 Pro ver 1709 build 16299.309

    already did that 2 days ago

    no change

    from Group Policy Management

    Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Account Policy - Password Policy

    Policy Security Setting

    Enforce password history:
    0 passwords remembered

    Maximum password age: 0

    Minimum password age: 0 days

    Minimum password length: 0 characters

    Password must meet complexity requirements: Disabled

    Store passwords using reversible encryption: Disabled

    *********************************

    from Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)

    Security Settings - Account Policy - Password Policy

    Policy Security Setting

    Enforce password history: 0 passwords remembered

    Maximum password age: 0

    Minimum password age: 0 days

    Minimum password length: 0 characters

    Password must meet complexity requirements: Disabled

    Store passwords using reversible encryption: Disabled
     
    RAGriffith, Apr 5, 2025
    #2
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    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    Change or Reset Your Password in Windows - Microsoft Support

    • If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
      • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
      • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Apr 5, 2025
    #3
  4. I can't reset my password because I don't meet the password policy requirements. I've just...

    The password you entered doesn't meet password policy requirements.

    I am trying to add a short password to a "local account - administrator" and get the following "The password you entered doesn't meet password policy requirements." I do not want to log in using Microsoft credentials, just my simple password. What do I
    do to fix this.

    Windows 10 Pro ver 1709 build 16299.309

    Policy requirements are set as:

    [System Access]

    MinimumPasswordAge = 0

    MaximumPasswordAge = -1

    MinimumPasswordLength = 0

    PasswordComplexity = 0

    PasswordHistorySize = 0

    LockoutBadCount = 0

    RequireLogonToChangePassword = 0

    ForceLogoffWhenHourExpire = 0

    NewAdministratorName = "Administrator"

    NewGuestName = "Guest"

    ClearTextPassword = 0

    LSAAnonymousNameLookup = 0

    EnableAdminAccount = 1

    EnableGuestAccount = 0
     
    RAGriffith, Apr 5, 2025
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