An "Event Type: Warning" error message appears in the System log in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (886928)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)

SYMPTOMS

When you turn on your Bluetooth device or restart your computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), a error message that is similar to the following is logged in the System log:
Event Type: Warning
Event Source: BTHUSB
Category: None
Event ID: 18
Date: Date
Time: Time
User: N/A
Description: Windows cannot store Bluetooth link keys on the local transceiver because it cannot determine whether proper security is enabled for the device.

RESOLUTION

This error message can safely be ignored. The message does not indicate that there is a problem with the device.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/11/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kberrmsg KB886928 kbAudEndUser
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