Event Log - Windows XP Service
Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Event Log |
| Service name: | Eventlog |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\services.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Event log |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Event Log service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Event Log fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Eventlog service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the Event Log is stopped, the Windows Management Instrumentation fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Event Log
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreEventLogWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the services.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.