Event ID 4662: What Is It & How to Fix This Security Error

This Event ID often occurs when there’s third-app interference

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

updated onMarch 29, 2024

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Windows logs its activities in event IDs displayed in the Event Viewer. These event IDs hold different information and indications regarding the concerned service. Windows Security Log Event ID 4662 is one of the events users encounter.

However, it can become annoying to repeatedly run into the event ID or for it or appear when not warranted. Also, you can check our guide about theEvent ID 7023 Error on Windows 11and some fixes to resolve it.

What causes Event ID 4662?

The Windows Security Log Event ID 4662: An operation performed on an object is generated when a user accesses an Active Directory object. It is logged when a user creates, modifies, and deletes any objects in a Domain Controller.

However, many factors can cause the event ID 4662 to replicate or occur on your PC. Some are:

These factors may vary on different computers. Nevertheless, we’ll discuss how to fix the Event ID and get your system to work correctly.

How do I fix event ID 4662?

Go through the following before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps:

If you can’t fix the error, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Perform a clean boot

Performing a clean boot can fix the event ID by refreshing the PC and disabling startup apps that can cause the Property change event.

2. End tasks for background apps via Settings

The above steps fix the activities of programs that may interfere with the Event Viewer activities. Checkways to turn off background apps in Windows 11if you have issues using the steps above.

3. Run an SFC scan

Running an SFC scan will detect and repair corrupt system files causing the event ID 4662 on your PC. Checkhow to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.

Another optimal method to repair system files is using a specializedthird-party repair toolthat can run an exhaustive scan of your device to detect corrupt, damaged, and missing components and eventually replace them with healthy files.

4. Restart Windows Event Log Service

Reinitiating the Windows Event Log service will help refresh its activities and improve performance.

You can check our guide on how toclear off event logscausing issues with the Event Log on your PC.

Alternatively, our readers can check our article about whatEvent ID 4769is and how to fix it. Likewise, you can read aboutfixing Event ID 4663on your PC.

In conclusion, kindly comment below if you have further questions or suggestions concerning this guide.

Event ID 4662: What Is It & How to Fix This Security Error#

What causes Event ID 4662?#

How do I fix event ID 4662?#

1. Perform a clean boot#

2. End tasks for background apps via Settings#

3. Run an SFC scan#

4. Restart Windows Event Log Service#