I have the local security policy set to require a minimum password length of 10 characters. On a computer that is not part of a domain, and using the local admin account:
Scenario 1: If a user is created via Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Local Users and Groups with a blank password, the system complains and prevents the account from being created.
Scenario 2: If a user is created via Control Panel -> User Accounts with a blank password, the system allows the account to be created with no problems (with admin rights). You can then log on to the system, with the blank password, but are forced to change it.
Why is the system allowing the account to be created with a blank password in the second scenario? How can it be prevented (policy, registry hack, etc)?
Thanks