How to Create Windows Group Policy (Account Lockout)

Unable to change Windows password and keep getting the error “The password you typed does not meet the password policy requirements“? How to make the system lock your account when a hacker tries to guess your password continuously? In this guide we’ll show you how to change the account lockout and password complexity requirement policy from Command Prompt, Local Security Policy Editor, or by exporting / importing your policy. These methods work on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP.

1.     Click Start Button

2.     Windows + R (Run)

3.     Type gpedit.msc command or Secpol.msc

4.     Open Policy Editor

5.     Computer Configuration /Windows Setting /Security Setting

 

   Account Policy  /Password Policy  and Account LockoutPolicy Select and Set Different Parameter

Account Lockout Policy Parameter

1.     Account Lockout Duration

2.     Account Lock Out threshold

3.     Reset account Lockout Counter after

Step by Step Process