Re: Eventlog full - no one can login

From: Steven Umbach (n9rou_at_n0spam-comcast.net)
Date: 07/01/04 

Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 17:52:06 GMT

You should be able to logon after Mike's suggestion. Then see the link below on
what security option to disable in Domain Controller Security Policy. --- Steve

Shut Down the System Immediately if Unable to Log Security Audits ---
**DISABLE THIS OPTION**

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Security/prodtech/win2000/win2khg/05sconfg.mspx

<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2438b01c45f4d$cd8ae950$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> The W2k server (domain controller) wont allow any attempts
> to login. There is a message saying that the eventlog is
> full. Can't login in any failsafe mode. Started with CD
> and entered rescue mode.
>
> Is it possible to delete the .evt files directly in "DOS"-
> mode or does it have to be doen with some tool?
>
> Can the .evt files be renamed to avoid the problem?
>
>

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