Tough password requirements
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Tough password requirements
Having to change a password at yearly or quarterly intervals has become a common way to increase security. (Not that I really agree with such a policy, as it often may result in an increase of users writing passwords on Post-Its that they place on the computer monitor, defeating the original purpose of a password)
The following statement takes password requirements to a whole new level:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/276304
The following statement takes password requirements to a whole new level:
Source:Your password must be at least 18770 characters and cannot repeat any of your previous 30689 passwords. Please type a different password. Type a password that meets these requirements in both text boxes.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/276304
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Re: Tough password requirements
Pretty goovy idea of microsoft. I am sure this is secure as far as passwords are concerned that you keep in mind.
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alf
no wonder brains increase in size over time.
need to put this one up - sorry, cant resist...
alf
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