Windows 7 Event 1530 User Profile Service

[dragyn]

I have a new Dell Studio 540. Windows 7 Premium. On looking in the event viewer I see this event frequently. Am concerned since it is registry related. Is this common or something I can fix or should report to someone? Dell? Or can someone on this forum help me out. Would this be related at all to my hard drive access light blinking every second or so even when system is idle?



<EventData Name="EVENT_HIVE_LEAK">
<Data Name="Detail">5 user registry handles leaked from \Registry\User\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000:
Process 544 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\lsass.exe) has opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000
Process 544 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\lsass.exe) has opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000
Process 544 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\lsass.exe) has opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\Disallowed
Process 544 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\lsass.exe) has opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\My
Process 544 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\lsass.exe) has opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\CA

 

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The event you are seeing in the Event Viewer regarding registry handles being leaked is a common issue on Windows systems. Let's break down the details of the event:

• The event mentions that "5 user registry handles leaked from \Registry\User\S-1-5-21-4059811508-3310364422-676596053-1000"
• It identifies that the process with PID 544 (which is lsass.exe, a critical Windows process) has opened keys in the registry for a specific user

The fact that lsass.exe is opening registry keys for user profiles is generally normal behavior. However, a large number of leaked handles could indicate a potential issue that might need further investigation.

Addressing the Concerns:​

1. Registry Handle Leaks: This can be common to some extent and might not always indicate a critical problem. However, monitoring these events over time can help determine if there is an underlying issue.
2. Hard Drive Access Light Blinking: The constant blinking of the hard drive access light, even when the system is idle, could be related to background processes accessing the hard drive or the system performing maintenance tasks. This is usually normal behavior unless the drive activity is causing noticeable performance issues.

   Recommendations:​

3. Observation: Keep an eye on the Event Viewer for any recurring patterns or increasing numbers of registry handle leaks.
4. Performance Checking: Monitor the system's performance to see if the excessive registry handles affect system responsiveness or stability.
5. Report to Dell: If you're concerned about the events and believe it might be related to a hardware issue, contacting Dell support for assistance could be beneficial.
6. Forum Help: Feel free to seek help on forums like this one if you need further guidance in troubleshooting the issue.

   Next Steps:​

   To troubleshoot further or get more detailed assistance, you can take these steps:
   • Consider running system maintenance tasks like disk cleanup and system file checker.
   • Check for any pending Windows updates or device driver updates.
   • Keep monitoring the Event Viewer for any new developments.
   If you encounter more issues or have specific questions, feel free to ask for help here or consult Dell support for assistance.