Error Message "Unique Name Required" Occurs When Creating a System Monitor Log (279649)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q279649
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you create a System Monitor log, and you attempt to type a name, you may receive the following error message:
A unique name is required. A log or alert with the name xxx already exits.
This error occurs even if the name that you type is not displayed in the current list of logs.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you previously created a System Monitor log and experienced log failure.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
  2. Locate and click the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog\Log Queries

  3. Click the entry that corresponds to the log that was previously created, and then on the Edit menu, click Delete.

You are now be able to create a System Monitor log.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/26/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB279649
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