Set event logging options

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To set event logging options

  1. Open Event Viewer.

  2. In the console tree, click the log you want to set options for.

  3. On the Action menu, click Properties.

  4. On the General tab, specify the options you want.

Notes

  • To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.

  • To open Event Viewer, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Understanding event logging options
Reset an event log to default settings
Change the maximum event log size
Filter events
Specify a sort order in an event log
Event Viewer overview
Settings for Event Logs