.net – Description for event id from source cannot be found

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When I write a log into windows event log, I get the event below, what's the root cause of this message, and how can I fix it? Many Thanks

The description for Event ID 51001
from source RRWS cannot be found.
Either the component that raises this
event is not installed on your local
computer or the installation is
corrupted. You can install or repair
the component on the local computer.

If the event originated on another
computer, the display information had
to be saved with the event.

The following information was included
with the event:

test log messge

the message resource is present but
the message is not found in the
string/message table

Best Answer

I got this error after creating an event source under the Application Log from the command line using "EventCreate". This command creates a new key under: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application

If you look at the Key that's been created (e.g. SourceTest) there will be a string value calledEventMessageFile, which for me was set to %SystemRoot%\System32\EventCreate.exe.

Change this to c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\EventLogMessages.dll

Delete theCustomSource and TypesSupported values.

This should stop the "The description for Event ID...." message.

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