Is there a way to clear the event log from a command prompt? Clearing all security, System and Application?
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The key is to remove the .EVT files, but to do this you need to stop EventLog service, which you can't, as it doesn't let you !
That's why you need a 3rd party snap on - a search at www.download.com for event log will list a few freebies that will help.
Try this Freeware http://www.duke-net.com/ev
See if it works for you. The syntax is clearEL system
clearEL app
clearEL security
clearEL all
On mind, only cleatEL app works, don't know why. You might get lucky.
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by: mal_mathesonPosted on 2000-08-31 at 17:57:37ID: 4150812
Hi,
There are various utilities around to clear the event logs. Try :
http://www.ibt.ku.dk/jespe
Mal