Event ID - 56

Event Id56
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-HttpEvent
DescriptionFailed to acquire handle for SSL credentials. Failure will be logged in the event log. Security status: %2.
Event InformationAccording to Microsoft :
Cause
This event is logged when failed to acquire handle for SSL credentials.
Resolution
Delete and reinstall the certificate
Problems with SSL connections can result from certificates that are not installed or used correctly. Incorrectly installed certificates should be deleted from the system and reinstalled with the appropriate information.
1.Click Start, point to All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, click Run as administrator, and then click Continue.
2.Type netsh http show sslcert, and then press ENTER to view the installed certificates.
3.Type netsh http delete sslcert, and then press ENTER to delete the incorrectly installed certificate.
4.Type netsh http add sslcert, and then press ENTER to reinstall the certificate.
Verify
To verify that the SSL certificate is correctly installed:
1.Click Start, point to All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, click Run as administrator, and then click Continue.
2.Type netsh http show sslcert, and then press ENTER.
Reference LinksEvent ID 56 from Source Microsoft-Windows-HttpEvent

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