| Event Id | 517 |
| Source | Security |
| Description | The audit log was cleared. Primary User Name: <Primary User Name> Primary Domain: <Primary Domain> Primary Logon ID: <Primary Logon ID> Client User Name: <Client User Name> Client Domain: <Client Domain> Client Logon ID: <Client Logon ID> |
| Event Information | Cause: This event record indicates that the audit log has been cleared. This event is always recorded, regardless of the audit policy. It is recorded even if auditing is turned off. The audit log should be saved in a file before deleting. The practice of always saving copies of audit logs is good for catching fraudulent users. A fraudulent user with sufficient privileges can delete the audit log as a way of erasing evidence of tampering with the computer systems and files. Lack of a backed-up audit log will help trace an unauthorized user. Once deleted, an audit log is lost unless a copy was made and saved before deleting. Resolution: Always save copies of your audit logs before deleting them. |
| Reference Links | Microsoft product: Windows Operating System Version: 5.0 Event Source: Security Event ID: 517 Alternate Event ID in Vista and Windows Server 2008 is 1102. |
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