Sorin you can use WMI commands to get onto the logs. There is also a microsoft gui which is quite useful for some things and definitely worth a look: It's called eventcombMT.exe and is available for download it's in the 2003 reskit. Cheers Dan -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sorin Srbu Sent: 06 October 2005 12:34 To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Eventlog retaining Dogers <> scribbled on Thursday, October 06, 2005 1:31 PM: > On 06/10/05, Sorin Srbu <sorin.srbu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dogers <> scribbled on Thursday, October 06, 2005 1:07 PM: > >> On 06/10/05, Sorin Srbu <sorin.srbu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> You can script it, but I don't know of a way to automate it otherwise.. > > Any particular script, or just standard batch? > > > I think theres some VBScript that will do it programmatically. I'm not sure > if a batch file would allow you to simply rename the old one, with the > logging service being clever enough to make a brand new one.. > > I'm sure theres something out there that does this already?! Ok, thx. Google, here I come... ;-) > Where are the event logs kept anyway?? > > > If you right click on the 3 different logs, it'll tell you Oh, should have checked there first... Thx though. ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm We will be exhibiting at Anuga, Cologne from 8th - 12th October 2005. We look forward to seeing many of our trading partners and friends at: Juices Division - Hall 13.2, Aisle K, Stand No. 028A AND Seeds, Honey, and Natural Products - Hall 5, Aisle H, Stand No. 051 Visit the new FDL web - site designed to serve you better- http://www.fdl.co.uk This message has been sent from Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd and confirms that the email has been scanned and to the best of our knowledge is free from virus infection. The unauthorised use, disclosure, forwarding or copying of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please email moderator@xxxxxxxxx This message and any attachments, which are confidential and may be privileged, are for the use of the addressee(s) only. The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the author's own and may not reflect the views and opinions of Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm