Policy

Back up log automatically when full

Windows 11 25H2

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ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Event Log Service > Security
Supported onAt least Windows Vista

Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT, Windows11, Windows7, Windows8, Windows81, WindowsRT, WindowsRT81, WindowsServer2008, WindowsServer2012, WindowsServer2012R2, WindowsServer2016, WindowsVista

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size and takes effect only if the "Retain old events" policy setting is enabled. If you enable this policy setting and the "Retain old events" policy setting is enabled, the Event Log file is automatically closed and renamed when it is full. A new file is then started. If you disable this policy setting and the "Retain old events" policy setting is enabled, new events are discarded and old events are retained. If you do not configure this policy setting and the "Retain old events" policy setting is enabled, new events are discarded and the old events are retained.

Internal name
Channel_Log_AutoBackup_2
Policy ID
a12dceba42e1
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security\AutoBackupLogFilesREG_SZ
1
0

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