How do I enable Netlogon logging?
How do I enable Netlogon logging?
How to enable netlogon logging
- Step 1: Enable Netlogon Logging. In an elevated Command Prompt, enter the following command:
- Step 2: Increase log file capacity. The default log file capacity of Netlogon is 20MB.
- Step 3: Access your Netlogon files and understand common Netlogon codes.
What are Netlogon logs?
The Netlogon service stores log data in a special log file called netlogon. log, in the %Windir%\debug folder. Two utilities are useful in querying the Netlogon log files: Nlparse.exe and Findstr.exe. Nlparse.exe is a GUI tool that comes with Microsoft Account Lockout tools.
How do I get rid of Netlogon logging?
To disable Netlogon logging, follow these steps:
- In Registry Editor, change the data value to 0x0 in the following registry key:
- Exit Registry Editor.
- It’s typically unnecessary to stop and restart the Netlogon service for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, or later versions to disable Netlogon logging.
What port does Netlogon use?
More information
| Client Port(s) | Server Port | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1024-65535/TCP | 135/TCP | RPC Endpoint Mapper |
| 1024-65535/TCP | 1024-65535/TCP | RPC for LSA, SAM, NetLogon (*) |
| 1024-65535/TCP/UDP | 389/TCP/UDP | LDAP |
| 1024-65535/TCP | 636/TCP | LDAP SSL |
Can I disable Netlogon service?
You can stop the netlogon service manually by entering the Task Manager. Server administrators can stop the service using the Net Stop or Net Pause commands. Errors can also stop the netlogon service, including errors in Windows programs that prevent the netlogon service from operating with wireless Internet.
Should Netlogon be running?
Without the netlogon service, the computer cannot operate on the network. Stopping netlogon will prevent you from running a network computer, because you cannot log onto the network. You use the Internet or other programs linked to the network.
