Cannot Start Event Log Error 4201
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Instance Name Passed Was Not Recognized One of our readers faced a problem where the Windows Event Log failed to start, and as a result, a couple of other services failed as windows could not start the windows event log service on local computer error 1747 well. Attempting to start the Windows Event Log service manually via
Event Log Service Error 4201 Windows Server 2008
the Services MMC resulted in error 4201. The complete error message is provided below:Windows could not start windows could not start the windows event log service on local computer error 3 the Windows Event Log service on Local Computer.Error 4201: The instance name passed was not recognized as valid by a WMI data provider.And the following errors popped up http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/cannot-start-windows-event-log-service-on-windows/e2c218ad-8637-49ee-8023-50eae0e4ddcb when opening the Event Viewer and Task Scheduler.Event Log service is unavailable. Verify that the service is running.Task Scheduler service is not available. Task Scheduler will attempt to reconnect to it.Upon checking the Event Log service registry key and values, they were intact. Eventually the problem turned out to be the incorrect permissions for the C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-event-log-error-4201-instance-name-not-recognized/ directory. The SYSTEM group needs full control permissions for the directory only then the Windows Event Log service would start. Thanks to Alexzhu for sharing the solution here. Note that we didn't have to rename or delete the RtBackup directory.Fixing the Permissions for RtBackup Folder in Windows 7 and Windows Vista1. Start Windows in Safe mode2. Open the "C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI" folder3. Right-click on the RtBackup folder and choose Properties4. Click the Security tab, and click the Edit button. 5. Click Add6. Type SYSTEM and hit ENTER7. Enable "Full control" Permission to "Allow"8. Click OK, and then click Yes when asked for confirmation.9. Restart Windows (in Normal mode), and verify if the Windows Event Service has started.Unable to assign permissions for the RtBackup folder?If you're unable to assign permissions for the RtBackup folder, try taking ownership of the folder, and then repeat the steps 1-9 above.Share this article on: FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It Categories Windows 7, Windows VistaPost navigationFix Libraries are Hidden and Showing Up Empty in Windows 7Fix Currency, Stoc
Links HelpWithWindows.com RoseCitySoftware.com Recommended Links Menu Log in or Sign up Search Search titles only Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Newer Than: Search https://www.windowsbbs.com/threads/problem-with-event-viewer.106578/ this thread only Search this forum only Display results as threads Useful Searches Recent Posts More... WindowsBBS Forums > Operating Systems > Windows 7 > This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, event log paid for by advertisers and donations. Cookies Registration Notice Resolved Problem with Event Viewer Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by VaCcAr0, 2013/11/12. 2013/11/12 VaCcAr0 Well-Known Member Thread Starter Joined: 2010/03/13 Messages: 92 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 206 Computer Experience: Basic When I click on "Event Viewer" I get the following error message: "Event Viewer cannot open the event log or custom view. event log service Verify that Event Log service is running." I have no idea why or how to fix it. Any ideas? To overcome something, you have to understand what a perfect engine it is. VaCcAr0, #1 2013/11/13 Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff Joined: 2006/09/10 Messages: 7,356 Likes Received: 457 Trophy Points: 1,093 Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States Computer Experience: Intermediate+ Hi VaCcAr0. It looks like the Event Viewer service is not running. Click Start< in the Start Search box type services.msc and hit enter. When the Services window opens scroll down to the Windows Event Log service and make sure the Startup Type is set to Automatic and that it is Started. Nickname: Terminator Learning more about computers everyday Evan Omo, #2 Log in or Sign up to hide this advert. 2013/11/13 VaCcAr0 Well-Known Member Thread Starter Joined: 2010/03/13 Messages: 92 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 206 Computer Experience: Basic The service is on automatic but when I tried to start it, I got the following error message: "Windows could not start the Windows Event Log Service on Local Computer. Error 4