Issue
When the Event Viewer is selected by any user other than the default users a error message is displayed.
Environment
Vista 4.42
Windows XP SP3
Cause
The error that is displayed when you select Event Viewer is caused from the user not been included in the $Administrator Group.
This prevents them from launching the event viewer.
Resolution
To enable user to access the Event Viewer follow these steps.
1. Under the root directory of Vista locate the $Administrator group.
2. Right mouse click on $Administrator and select properties.
3. In the Users section add required users to the group using the add button.
4. Finish selection with the OK button.