Delete a log or alert
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To delete a log or alert
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Open Performance.
Double-click Performance Logs and Alerts.
Click Counter Logs, Trace Logs, or Alerts.
In the details pane, right-click the name of the log or alert, and click Delete.
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group, or the Performance Log Users group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open Performance, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Performance.
Using a command line
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
logmandeletecollection_name
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
deletecollection_name |
Deletes the collection query named collection_name. If collection_name does not exist, you will receive an error. |
For example, to delete a log named perf_log, type:
logman delete perf_log
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group, or the Performance Log Users group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.
To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type:
logman /?
This command is used only for deleting logs. You cannot use this command to delete an alert.
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.