How does the Windows security subsystem enforce password complexity and expiration policies?

[ProfRon]

You ever wonder why Windows nags you about passwords? It checks them through its built-in security setup. I mean, when you try to set a new one, it peeks at the rules first.

Those rules come from group policies or local settings. You set them in places like security options. The system just enforces what you picked.

For complexity, it wants length and mixes. Like, no all lowercase junk. It blocks weak ones right away.

Expiration works on timers. It remembers when you last changed it. After days or months, it pushes you to update.

I tweak these for friends' setups sometimes. Keeps hackers guessing longer. You avoid lockouts if you plan ahead.

The whole thing runs quietly in the background. No big drama unless you ignore it. I like how it stays simple yet firm.

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