You cannot use Event Viewer to modify the properties of a log on a remote computer after you use the "net use" command to connect to the computer in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 (909261)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), you cannot use Event Viewer to modify the properties of a log on a remote computer after you use the net use command to connect to the computer.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because changes in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 prevent Event Viewer from being authenticated on the remote computer when you use the net use command to connect.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • Use the runas /netonly command to run Event Viewer on the remote computer by using administrator credentials. To do this, follow these steps:
    1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
    2. Type the following command at the command prompt, and then press ENTER:

      runas /netonly /user:Administrator "eventvwr.exe"

    3. When you are prompted for credentials, type the password, and then press ENTER.
  • Use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to the remote computer, and then open Event Viewer locally. To do this, follow these steps:
    1. Click Start, click Run, type mstsc, and then click OK.
    2. In the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, type the name of the remote computer, and then click Connect.
    3. In the Log On to Windows dialog box, type the username and the password, and then click OK.
    4. Click Start, click Run, type eventvwr.msc, and then click OK to start Event Viewer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to reproduce the problem

  1. Use the net use command to connect to the remote computer.

    For more information about how to use the net use command, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

    http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/dd619380-bb33-4d3a-b0b5-29c6206000351033.mspx

  2. Click Start, click Run, type eventvwr.msc, and then click OK to start Event Viewer.
  3. On the Action menu, click Connect to another computer.
  4. In the Select Computer dialog box, click Another computer, type the name of the remote computer, and then click OK.
  5. Expand Event Viewer, right-click Application, and then click Properties.
In the Application Properties dialog box, you notice the log properties are disabled. You cannot modify the properties.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/27/2006
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