Fix: Unable to Update the Password, Value Doesn’t Meet The Length

Your security policy is the major cause of this issue

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Updated onOctober 21, 2024

updated onOctober 21, 2024

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If you’re getting theUnable to update the password. the value provided for the new password does not meet the length, you’re in the right place. We’ll show you below a few different ways to fix it:

How to fix “Unable to update the password” error in Windows:

1. Wait for 24 hours and try again

If you getUnable to update thepasswordmessage, this could be due to certain policies on your PC. Some systems allow you to change yourpasswordevery 24 hours.

The simplest solution, in this case, is to wait for 24 hours and then try to change thepasswordagain.

2. Change the Minimum password age policy

3. Check the password strength

In order to set apassword, it must meet certain criteria. Having a strongpasswordis important since it will prevent malicious users from cracking it. As for the password requirements, these are the necessary requirements:

4. Disable password complexity requirements

As previously mentioned, sometimes Unable to update the password message can appear if the password doesn’t meet the security standards. Group Policy settings enforce this policy; if you want, you can easily disable it.

5. Make sure that the Change password at the next logon option is enabled

To be on the safe side, make sure that you can accessSafe Modeor have a different administrative account available that you can use to disable this feature if anything goes wrong.

6. Try changing the password from Command Prompt

7. Install the latest updates

Unable to update thepasswordmessage can be annoying, but your security policy usually causes this message. To fix the problem, ensure yourpasswordmatches the security criteria or disable certain security policies.

In the same vein, if yourcomputer won’t let you type your password, check our detailed guide to restore normal service on your PC.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

Fix: Unable to Update the Password, Value Doesn’t Meet The Length#

How to fix “Unable to update the password” error in Windows:#

1. Wait for 24 hours and try again#

2. Change the Minimum password age policy#

3. Check the password strength#

4. Disable password complexity requirements#

5. Make sure that the Change password at the next logon option is enabled#

6. Try changing the password from Command Prompt#

7. Install the latest updates#