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. -- Raymond O'Donnell :: Galway :: Ireland rod@xxxxxx -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general