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I'm freshman so far in server management stuff but this seems to be clearly against logic. After updating my Windows Server 2008 Standard 32bit, installing DNS server and AD DS I wanted to create domain via using CMD and dcpromo.exe setup. But no matter if I disable demand for comlex password in Password policies or create a password which fully comply with requirements for strong and complex password, still I can't get any further and it says that my password doesn't meet requirements. I'm also asked there to activate password demand by NET USER -passwordreq:yes and when I do so, this password doesn't work any more and I have to remove it from other admin account to be at least able to login with proper Administrator account.

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Have you checked the complexity of your local admin password? Try setting it to something more complex.

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I've tried passwords like: T6!h4.I4,e6?F4 and still no luck at all. I think it meets all the requirements for complex password. Don't know if there are some other settings or installations before I'm allowed to promote AD DS to domain. – Murdock Jul 29 '09 at 17:45
Hmm. Have you created a Forest root domain yet? I'd follow these steps if you are starting from scratch. technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725897%28WS.10%29.aspx – Tatas Jul 31 '09 at 0:06
I've already found the answer. It was nothing but the Windows Server 2008 bug. You will find solution here social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserversetup/thread/… – Murdock Aug 4 '09 at 6:45
You might want to post this response as an answer so that it can help other people who come along, but don't read the comments. – Mark Henderson♦ Aug 12 '09 at 22:12
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