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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 well. Attempting to start the Windows Event windows could not start the windows event log service on local computer error 3 Log service manually via the Services MMC resulted in error 4201. The complete
Event Log Error 4201 Server 2008
error message is provided below:Windows could not start the Windows Event Log service on Local Computer.Error 4201: The instance windows could not start the windows event log service on local computer access is denied name passed was not recognized as valid by a WMI data provider.And the following errors popped up when opening the Event Viewer and Task Scheduler.Event Log service is unavailable. Verify that http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/cannot-start-windows-event-log-service-on-windows/e2c218ad-8637-49ee-8023-50eae0e4ddcb 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 directory. The SYSTEM group needs full control permissions for the directory only then the Windows Event Log service would start. Thanks http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-event-log-error-4201-instance-name-not-recognized/ 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, Stock or Weather Gadgets Not Updating in Windows 7 and Windows VistaHome » Microsoft » Windows » Windows 7 » Fix Event Log Service Error 4201 The Instance Name Passed Was Not Recognized 26 thoughts on “Fix Event Log Service Error 4201 T
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