Huge error log file!

[Anthony]

Just ran a defrag on my system drive and was surprised to
see the error log file (C:\Program Files\Microsoft
AntiSpyware\errors.log) for Microsoft AntiSpyware had
reached a whopping 4gb! Is there a way of tempering this
enthusiastic logging automatically???

 

[Andre Da Costa]

Jus shutdown Microsoft AntiSpyware from the notification area and then
delete the error log.
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[Anthony]

That's fine, but it seems a bit crude. I only noticed
the file size by accident, should be better at reporting
or limiting the log size / circular logging. I'm
surprised it's not caught out more people, or perhaps my
large log file was exceptional.

Anthony

 

[Guest]

I wonder if your HD is formatted FAT32? The only reason I
ask is because 4Gb (-1 byte!), is a significant number in
FAT32 - it's the largest allowable file size under FAT32,
whereas it could be up to 16 terabytes under NTFS....

 

[Anthony]

No - Windows XP Pro NTFS, and the log file was actually a
shade over 4Gb - 4.2'ish.

Anthony

 

[Tom Emmelot]

Hello Anthony,

This did the trick for me!
uninstall, Delete MSAS folder and
run a regceaner (Ccleaner)
http://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
Also use the temp cleaner of Ccleaner.
Do a fresh install with version .615 (latest)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en

Regards >*< TOM >*<

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