hi all, here is a really simple one bt i cannot find out how to do it how can i find what the current password policy is on my sbs? Thanks

Hi, the command gpresult /H c:\result.html will let you know the password policy details Also, please refer following Understanding Windows Small Business Server password policies http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc747504(v=ws.10).aspx Configuring password policies (Windows Small Business Server password policies) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708009(v=ws.10).aspx Also for SBS queries, please use SBS forum http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/smallbusinessserver/threads I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights. - .... .- -. -.- ... --..-- ... .- -. - --- ... ....

gpresult /H c:\result.html gives me access denied - i like the sound of this as well, how can i get arounf the access denied? elevate cmd?

yes elevated cmd and it workes thank you