[Solved] You run this command but get an error:Get-EventLog -LogName Security -EntryType WarningWhat is the most likely cause? | PowerShell

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You run this command but get an error:

Get-EventLog -LogName Security -EntryType Warning

What is the most likely cause?

AThe Security log does not support filtering by EntryType Warning.

BThe -EntryType parameter is misspelled.

CGet-EventLog cannot read the Security log at all.

DYou need to specify -Newest with -EntryType.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Security log restrictions
The Security log often does not support filtering by EntryType Warning because it mainly contains Audit Success or Failure events.
Step 2: Check parameter correctness and usage
The parameter is spelled correctly and Get-EventLog can read Security logs, so those are not causes.
Final Answer:
The Security log does not support filtering by EntryType Warning. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Security log limits EntryType filters = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Security log has limited EntryType filters, no Warning [OK]

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