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Windows event logEvent ID 2

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

Logs with event ID 2

8 channels

  • Microsoft-Windows-Sysmon/OperationalA process changed a file creation timeMicrosoft-Windows-Sysmon%4Operational.evtx
  • SystemAn attempt to exploit a known vulnerability detectedSystem.evtx
  • ApplicationCylance alertApplication.evtx
  • OpenSSH/AdminSSH errorOpenSSH%4Admin.evtx
  • Microsoft-Windows-User Profile Service/OperationalAn account was logged onMicrosoft-Windows-User Profile Service%4Operational.evtx
  • Microsoft-Windows-VHDMP-OperationalA VHD has been removedMicrosoft-Windows-VHDMP-Operational.evtx
  • Microsoft-Windows-VHDMP/OperationalA VHD has been removedMicrosoft-Windows-VHDMP%4Operational.evtx
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection ClientScan stoppedSymantec Endpoint Protection Client.evtx
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