Unable to create Domain on Server 2008

[MyComputerGuy]

This is a new server setup (factory loaded from Dell) with no existing domains. When running 'dcpromo' I receive the following error: 'The new domain cannot be created because the local Administrator account password does not meet requirements.' I have tried multiple passwords using 6 or more Upper case, Lower case, & Special characters. Any ideas?

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The problem was resolved by re-installing the the OS and making sure that I used a strong Administrator password during the initial setup.

 

[RSchwarz]

Try turning off secure passwords.

 

[connah]

or you can try your password like this (works for me)
firstnameSURNAMEx x=a number 0-9

it works for me i have 6 letter 1st name and a 9 letter surname...