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by rick_b

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I need to set up passwords that require users to use 4 alpha and 2 num in the password.
Does anyone have a tool or snap in for the MMC to require all users to follow these guidelines?

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by int

make a new script for logon and logoff
type mmc
add/remove console
group policy
user configuration
login/loggoff

by acattr

I wish I knew what kind of script Answer 1 is talking about. He is correct that you need to use group policies, but I don't see how a script is going to help. Password policies are managed in group policies. If your in a domain, it is best to create a Organizational Unit and put your users in it. Right click the OU, properties, group policy tab, create a new policy, edit it. While you are editting it, go to

computer configurations
windows settings
security settings
account policies
password policy

Under there you will have many options, but the one you want is "password must meet complexity requirements"

by metallica

I agree with the above answer you can manage password policies through group policy.But remember any password policies are applied at the doain level and apply to the entire domain.However you can filter a group policy.Even though you can see the options for password policies under an organizational unit group policy it does not get applied.

by rick_b

Thanks for your help. I will be bringing more groups on in the future and this will help

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