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Windows event logEvent ID 1

6 event logs use this ID, and it means a different thing in each one. Pick the log you have.

Logs with event ID 1

6 channels

  • Microsoft-Windows-Sysmon/OperationalProcess creationMicrosoft-Windows-Sysmon%4Operational.evtx
  • SystemThe system time was changed / Sleep/wake eventsSystem.evtx
  • ApplicationCarbon Black Defense / Cylance alert / An attempt to exploit a known vulnerability detectedApplication.evtx
  • OpenSSH/AdminSSH critical errorOpenSSH%4Admin.evtx
  • Microsoft-Windows-VHDMP-OperationalA VHD has been createdMicrosoft-Windows-VHDMP-Operational.evtx
  • Microsoft-Windows-VHDMP/OperationalA VHD has been createdMicrosoft-Windows-VHDMP%4Operational.evtx
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