nt service

About this tag
The tag 'nt service' refers to Windows NT service accounts, which are built-in security principals used by system services. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues like access denied errors when starting services, such as the Windows Event Log service, where the error 5 indicates permission problems. Users also encounter difficulties adding accounts like TrustedInstaller to file permissions, even when specifying the full NT SERVICE\TrustedInstaller name. These topics highlight common troubleshooting scenarios involving service account permissions, service startup failures, and security configuration in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 Access Denied (Error 5) when trying to start Windows Event Log service

    Thanks in advance for your assistance. I have a weekly requirement to view and clear the Windows Security Logs on my hardened Windows 7 computer. This has been working fine up until last week. When I open up my saved EventViewer.mmc console, I receive the following error: "Event Log Service is...
    • djthrive
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    • access denied admin tools cmd control error event log event viewer local computer logs nt service permissions repository safe mode security logs service error system restore troubleshooting windows 7 windows services wmi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Cannot find TrustedInstaller

    I am trying to add 'TrustedInstaller' to the permissions list for a particular file folder. I can see on other folders where that user/group exists (c:\Intetput\custerr\en-US for example), but when I try to add that user/group to the permissions for a folder, TrustedInstaller cannot be found. I...
    • brecollog
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    • file access file security nt service permissions trustedinstaller user groups windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support