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To resolve this issue, install the following hotfix package on the affected computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.Īfter you install the following hotfix package, the Windows Event Log service generates the "0xc0000244" Stop code only if the service cannot back up the Security log. This issue occurs because the Windows Event Log service incorrectly generates the "0xc0000244" Stop code before the service backs up the Security log. Note The expected behavior is that the computer backs up the Security log when the log reaches its maximum size, and the computer does not crash.
In this scenario, the computer crashes, and you receive a Stop error message that resembles the following:Īn attempt to generate a security audit failed. The Security log reaches the maximum log size.
You select the Archive the log when full, do not overwrite events option for the Security log properties in Event Viewer. You enable the following Group Policy settings on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2:Ĭomputer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Security\Backup log automatically when fullĬomputer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate More.