Event ID - 2026

Event Id2026
SourceServer
DescriptionThe server has detected too many Denial-Of-Service attacks and will stop logging events for any more of them. Be advised it is likely someone is actively attacking your machine.
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when server has detected too many Denial-Of-Service attacks and will stop logging events for any more of them.

Resolution :

Security Alert - Review client or network usage

Denial of service (DoS) attacks are network attacks that are aimed at making a computer or a particular service on a computer unavailable to network users. It is important that you determine if the server is experiencing a DoS attack.

Verify :

To perform this procedure, you must have membership in Administrators , or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.

To verify the Shared Folder (SMB) server is available:
  1. Open an elevated Command Prompt window. Click Start , point to All Programs , click Accessories , right-click Command Prompt , and then click Run as administrator .
  2. Type net config server .
  3. Verify that NetbiosSmb appears under the Server is active on section in the results.
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