Configuring Windows Vista Password Policy

Open Windows Local Security Policy Console

1. Click on Start
2. Click on Control Panel
3. Click on Administrative Tools
4. Click on Local Security Policy
5. Click on the plus-sign in the left pane to open Account Policies
6. Click on Password Policy

• Open Windows Local Security Policy Console
• Enforce Password History
• Maximum Password Age
• Minimum Password Age
• Minimum Password Length
• Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements
• Store Password Using Reverse Encryption
• Verify New Password Settings