What level does a user need to be to write to event log?

[Ronald S. Cook]

I have a .NET Win app that writes to the event log. I'm finding that
certain user's laptops errors when trying. I'm thinking its because they're
not admin on their PC (or maybe at least "power" use).

Anybody know for sure?

Thanks,
Ron

 

[Guest]

It appears that only admins can do it:
http://www.developer.com/net/net/article.php/1370771

You could also try and put the app as a system account or a network account.
Or you could even try to create a new login and use the credentials for it
to write to the event viewer.

 

[John Timney \(MVP\)]

Theres a good read here that will show you how to elevate your apps
priveleages

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/articles/20020418.asp

 

[Ignacio Machin \( .NET/ C# MVP \)]

Hi,

What errors are you getting?

If you read/post the text of the exception you may know what failed.

 

[Willy Denoyette [MVP]]

All local accounts have write privileges to the Application log, what log
are you writing to and what kind of exception do you get?

Willy.

|I have a .NET Win app that writes to the event log. I'm finding that
| certain user's laptops errors when trying. I'm thinking its because
they're
| not admin on their PC (or maybe at least "power" use).
|
| Anybody know for sure?
|
| Thanks,
| Ron
|
|