

Server type or GPOĭomain controller effective default settingsĮffective GPO default settings on client computers

Default values are also listed on the policy’s property page. The following table lists the actual and effective default policy values.

If users are required to change their password, but they can reuse an old password, the effectiveness of a good password policy is greatly reduced. The longer the same password is used for a particular account, the greater the chance that an attacker will be able to determine the password through brute force attacks. Many users want to reuse the same password for their account over a long period of time. Password reuse is an important concern in any organization. The Enforce password history policy setting determines the number of unique new passwords that must be associated with a user account before an old password can be reused. Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the Enforce password history security policy setting.
