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How to fix error error-eventlog-file-corrupt in Windows 11
ERROR_EVENTLOG_FILE_CORRUPT = 1500
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | error-eventlog-file-corrupt |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 15 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'eventvwr.msc', and press Enter. This opens the Event Viewer. If the log is corrupted, you may see an error message.
- 2 In the left pane, expand 'Windows Logs' and right-click on 'Application', 'Security', 'Setup', 'System', and 'Forwarded Events' one by one. Select 'Clear Log...' and choose 'Clear' to delete the corrupted entries. This resets the log files.
- 3 If clearing doesn't work, you need to delete the log files manually. Open Command Prompt as administrator (Win+R, type 'cmd', press Ctrl+Shift+Enter). Type 'net stop eventlog' and press Enter to stop the Event Log service.
- 4 Navigate to the log folder by typing 'cd %SystemRoot%\System32\winevt\Logs' and press Enter. Delete all files in this folder by typing 'del *.evtx' and press Enter. This removes all log files.
- 5 Restart the Event Log service by typing 'net start eventlog' and press Enter. Then restart your computer. Windows will recreate fresh log files.
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