Hi Aaron,
The cause of the corruption event log is - the event logs are full, and the
event log wrapped.
RESOLUTION
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Hotfix Information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended
to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to
systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may
receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by
this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Microsoft
Windows 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support
Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product
Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit
the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[LN];CNTACTMS
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support
calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a
specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will
apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for
the specific update in question.
Prerequisites
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To install this hotfix, you must have Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) or
later installed on your computer. Besides applying the hotfix, you may have
to clean up the corrupted event log files.
Restart Requirement
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix Replacement Information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File Information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that
are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are
listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file
information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between
UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in
Control Panel. Date Time Version Size File name
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16-Oct-2003 04:31 5.0.2195.6866 47,376 Eventlog.dll
Note If you cannot view the event log after the hotfix installation, save
and clear the event log one time.
Aaron, for more information look at
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=829246
Thanks
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