Missing Information in Security Event Detail Description

 Last reviewed: June 17, 1995
Article ID: Q120380
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

The descriptions for event details in the security event log are incomplete.

CAUSE

There are two possible causes:

  • Incomplete or damaged dynamic link library files have been used to create event details in the security event log.
  • Registry entries referencing the library are incorrect or missing.

RESOLUTION

  1. Check for the existence of \%systemroot%\system32\msaudite.dll
2. Expand msaudite.dl_ from the appropriate platform directory on the 
   CD-ROM or from disk 15 of the 3.5" installation disks.
3. Find and verify the three registry values below:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE on local machine at: 

          \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security\Security
  • CategoryMessageFile:REG_EXPAND_SZ:%SystemRoot%\System32\MsAuditE.dll
  • EventMessageFile:REG_EXPAND_SZ:%SystemRoot%\System32\MsAuditE.dll

MORE INFORMATION

Example: Successful Logon

   User Name:               joeb
   Domain:                  UNIVERSAL
   Logon ID:                [0x0,0x13B8]
   Logon Type:              2
   Logon Process:           User32
   Authentication Package:
MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0

Example: Incomplete Description

The description for Event ID [528] in Source [Security] could not be found. It contains the following insertion string(s): joeb, UNIVERSAL,[0x0,0x13B8],2,User32, MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0.

Additional reference words: 3.10 prodnt
KBCategory: kbtshoot kbsetup
KBSubCategory: ntconfig

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: June 17, 1995
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.