The password does not meet Windows policy requirements because it is too short

Want to remove Password Complexity requirements? In Windows 11 and Windows 10, it is possible to customize the Password Policy using the Local Security Policy panel. However, if the password doesn’t match the requirements, you might get an error saying The supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords on this computer. If you get this error, follow this article to get rid of this problem.

The supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords on this computer. it may be too short, too long, or too simple.

Whether you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you can create multiple user accounts and set their password as an administrator. As the number of security threats is increasing day by day, it is recommended to use a strong password everywhere.

It is possible to set a password requirement policy on Windows so that your users can always use a strong password. Whenever you enable this setting and try to replace the current password with a new one, which doesn’t meet the requirements, you will get this error.

Therefore, you have two ways to bypass this error on your computer. First, you can keep the password requirement policies intact and use a password accordingly. Second, you can disable the password requirement policy on your computer temporarily, change the password, and enable it again.

The supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords on this computer

To fix The supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords on this computer error, follow these steps:

1. Use a strong password
2. Disable password complexity requirements

To learn more about these steps, continue reading.

1] Use a strong password

As you are using the password complexity requirements feature, you might want your users to set a strong password always. That is good practice, and we recommend you do that. Talking about bypassing the error message, you must use a password to meet the requirements. However, if you forget the complexity requirements, you can open the Local Group Policy Editor or the Local Security Policy panel to know about them.

If you try to remove or change the password for a user in Windows 10 and you receive the error "The supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords on this computer. It may too short, too long, or too simple.", continue reading below to dix the problem.

The "Supplied Password does not meet password requirements" error in Windows 10, is due to the Password must meet complexity requirements policy that requires all users to use strong passwords, which have at least eight characters and include a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

The requirement to secure your account with a complex password is not really a problem, because it helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your computer using manual ways or automated tools that guess passwords.

However, if you don't want to use a complex password and you receive the message "The password provided does not meet the password requirements", continue below to solve the problem.

How to FIX: Windows 10 Supplied password does not meet the requirements for passwords.

Method 1. Disable Password Complexity Requirements.

The first method to solve error "provided password does not meet requirements" in Windows 10 Pro is to disable the Password Complexity Requirements policy:

1. Open the Local Security Policy editor. To do that: *

1. 1. Simultaneously press the Windows
      
      + R keys to open run command box.
   2. Type secpol.msc and press Enter.

* Note: Additionally you can open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) and at the next step navigate at:

• Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy

2. In Local Security Policy, navigate to:

• Security Settings -> Account Policy -> Password Policy

3a. At the right pane, double-click at Password must meet complexity requirements policy.

b. Set the policy to Disabled and click OK.

4. Also set the values at the following policies to 0 (Zero):

• Minimum password age: 0 Days

• Minimum password length to 0 characters

5. Close the Local Security Policy editor and try to change the password. If you receive the same error, continue to method 2 below.

Method 2. FIX Supplied password does not meet the requirements on HP Computers/Laptops.

If you receive the "password provided does not meet password requirements" error on an HP PC, proceed and uninstall HP's Security software:

1. Navigate to Programs and features in control panel. To do that:

1. 1. 1. Simultaneously press the Windows
         + R keys to open run command box.
      2. In run command box, type: appwiz.cpl and press Enter.

2. Select and uninstall the following HP software.

• HP Protect Tools

• HP Client Access Manager

• HP Client Security Manager

3. After uninstall, reboot your PC and then try to change the password. This time you will be able to change it without any problem.

That's it! Which method worked for you?
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