Re: installation problem with postgres password

On 11/07/2012 15:47, KOTa wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> i am trying to install postgres on a new machine with win 7. i tried
> two different versions (9.0.4 and 9.1.4) and the problem is the same
>
> when i run installation it asks me to provide a password for superuser
> and service account,
>
> i tried to enter numerous options, including leaving it blank - the
> setup hangs for a minute or two and then show a warning message:
>
> "The password specified does not meet the local or domain policy.
> Check the minimum length, password complexity and password history
> requirements."

The clue is in the message - there's a security policy in place
somewhere governing the minimum requirements for the password. Are you
in an Active Directory domain?

Ray.


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