Disabling Strong Password Encryption
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If the Strong Password Encryption feature is backed out inappropriately by deleting the .PASSWORD record while encrypted passwords exist in the TCQ and AUTH files in the SPE format, you will see one of the messages listed in the following section, SPE Problem Troubleshooting. If the SPE feature is backed out inappropriately, the only option is to COLD start the TCQ and rebuild the entire AUTH file.
Follow the procedure in this section, restart IBM Connect:Direct Secure Plus for z/OS®, and then enable the SPE feature again. Perform this procedure as documented, do not vary from the procedure.
To disable the SPE feature: