Password Complexity Message

[speakercon]

We currently have the following message when people try to use an unsecure password-

 

'Unable to update the password. The value provided for the new password doesn’t meet the length, complexity or history requirements of the domain."

 

I'm sure I've seen elsewhere the following message -

 

"Your password must be at least8 characters; cannot repeat any of your previous 5 passwords; must contain capitals, numerals or punctuation; and cannot contain your account or full name. Please type a different password. Type a password which meets these requirements in both text boxes."

 

Is anyone aware of how to get this message to show instead (if possible?) in the hope it will cause less confusion to some staff.

 

Thanks!

[marco1705]

As far as I know, since Windows Vista Microsoft has replaced the message with a generic one (see https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/1440ff2b-e9b5-47b2-ab8b-2e4cb845c9b2/changemodifyedit-the-failed-password-complexity-dialog?forum=itprovistasecurity).

 

I know, it's not the best option but there is the possibility to show a message on every logon via GPO (Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on", maybe this can help you.

[speakercon]

Thanks for the confirmation, looks like it is what it is!