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Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Back up log automatically when full

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.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductEvent Log
CategoryEvent Log Service › System
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsEventLogSystem
Value NameAutoBackupLogFiles
TypeREG_SZ
Enabled value1
Disabled value0