Ray, you need to append /domain to the end of the command if not running on the DC but yes, it's aware of the policies in place re: password length etc. Just tried it here and set some bizare password but yes it is. Mark "Costanzo, Ray" <rcostanzo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: List, Does anyone know if "net user /random" is password-policy aware? That is, if I'm in a domain where the minimum password length is 50 characters, will "net user" be aware of this and generate a random password at least that long? Thanks, Ray at work ********************************************************************************************************** The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. Distribution, publication, or retransmission of this message is strictly prohibited. This message may be a bank to client communication and as such is priviliged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. The sender of this e-mail specifically "opts-out" of the Electronic Signatures and Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign) and any and all similar state and federal acts. Accordingly, but without limitation, any and all documents, contracts, and ageements must contain a handwritten signature of the sender to be legal, valid, and enforceable. ********************************************************************************************************** ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor Pearl Software Internet Monitoring, Filtering, and Control Solutions Enabling User & Group Level Oversight & Access Policies Fully Functional in a Thick or Thin Client Environment http://www.pearlsw.com ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm --------------------------------- Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo!Messenger