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Has anybody tried this… This seems like something that should have been done a long time ago…
Improved Password Complexity Message Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server let an administrator enforce complex passwords. When a user changes his or her password and the complexity option is enabled, passwords must include a combination of uppercase or lowercase letters, digits, and nonalphabetic characters, usually punctuation. If the user selects a new password that doesn't meet the complexity rules, the system responds with a message stating that the password isn't acceptable but doesn't clearly state why the password is invalid. If your users complain that they don't understand why the system gives them an error message when they attempt to change their passwords, you can install a patch that clearly explains the complexity rules. Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) has a patch available for Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Win2K platforms--a new version of msgina.dll with a file release date between May 27 and June 2, depending on the platform. When you call PSS, cite the Microsoft article "Users Receive a Password Complexity Requirements Message That Does Not Specify Character Group Requirements for a Password" ( http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=821425 ) as a reference. -Tim |
