connot run dcpromo wizard on windows server 2008
when running dcpromo wizard on server 2008 i get an error that states that my password is not acceptable. I have already changed my password to make it compliant . I have in the command line used passwordreq:yes successfully and still unable to use the wizard. I am a small business owner with minimal networking skills.
August 19th, 2010 6:06am

Hello, please post the complete error message you get. Make sure for the password to use at least 8 characters and the combination of 3 from capitals, small letters, numbers, special characters and don't use more then 3 characters of the username.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
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August 19th, 2010 10:56am

Hello, Make sure these 2 thins: 1.Your Password must be complex, you can test your DCpromo wizard using this password: Pa$$w0rd 2.The account name should be "Administrator" if you changed it you would need to rename it to be "Administrator" Regards,
August 19th, 2010 12:58pm

Hello Ougie, How many Domain Controllers are in your location? Please collect the Dcpromoxx.log files and upload the files to the following link. (Please choose "Send Files to Microsoft") . These files (Dcpromo.log and Dcpromoui.log) are located in the % SystemRoot %\debug Workspace URL: (https://sftus.one.microsoft.com/ChooseTransfer.aspx?key=c0e54bdd-f705-4e65-8cd6-fbf28ab8468c) Password: u2UdlxZLZcR Note: Due to differences in text formatting with various email clients, the workspace link above may appear to be broken. Please be sure to include all text between '(' and ')' when typing or copying the workspace link into your browser. Active Directory Installation and Removal Issues http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727058.aspx Troubleshooting Active Directory Installation Wizard Problems http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727058.aspx Brent Hu,Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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August 23rd, 2010 9:12am

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