Re: Clear Event Logs

From: Jerold Schulman (Jerry_at_jsiinc.com)
Date: 04/22/04 

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:22:38 -0400

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:03:32 -0700, "Rob" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>I am attempting to clear the event logs on my windows
>2000 server. As I attempt to do so I am receving
>an "access is denied" message. I am logged on as the
>domain administrator at this time.
>What would block my permissions to clear the event logs?
>
>Thanks,
>Rob

Possible corruption.

Boot the recovery console and delete the .evt files from
%systemRoot%\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com

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