Will the build-up of event logs cause my computer to crash?

[buffyrogers]

Hello,
I was told that I need to have my event log cleaned up (those that show crtiical error more than anything else) so that it would not fill up and cause a computer crash? I have never heard this before for a home computer.

 

[abekl]

Pure bunk. Old logs are delete automatically as new logs are created.

 

[signor]

If its setup to overwrite (which it is by default) then your OK, at work though (due to our old PC image not working right) we sometimes find that some of our laptops are hitting there limit, easy fix tho.

 

[WR2]

I used to hear about WinXP complaints about "The Event Log is Full" errors from time to time but I can't recall any similar issues with Win7.

 

[vrumor]

Such a huge problem you had to post it twice huh? Bravo.

 

[WR2]

Such a huge problem you had to post it twice huh? Bravo.

You can blame that on the forum software. It happens a LOT.

 

[frombehind]

The short answer is Yes. If your event logs fill up, and new events have no where to go - you computer WILL crash. There is a very specific Blue screen error for it - don't remember the error # of the top of my head...

That being said, by default your logs are set to over-write themselves. As the log reaches maximum size, older events will be deleted to make room for new events. Unless you went and manually changed this - you have no reason to worry.

If you know where it is you need to go to change this... you probably know as well how to properly set your log size, and how to archive old logs so that issue never occurs for you. Check Google if you are curious - I'm sure you can find a step-by-step procedure.