Event Viewer Hangs or Cannot Start After Saving a Filter (226551)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q226551
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

After you save a filter in the Event Viewer tool, the tool may stop responding (hang) or you may be unable to start the Event Viewer tool again.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the filter information in the registry is damaged.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, delete the Find and Filter values in the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Currentversion\Network\Event Viewer

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/11/2002
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB226551
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