Reset password failed (action_id PWR; class_type US) (24308) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

I remember stumbling on this event ID 24308 the other day. It's called "Reset password failed" with that action_id PWR and class_type US. Basically, it fires off when a password reset attempt just bombs out on your Windows Server. You see, PWR points to some power user action gone wrong. And US tags it as a user-side class type. The whole thing logs in the Event Viewer under security or system logs. It captures details like who tried it, from which machine, and why it failed. Maybe the account locked or credentials mismatched. Or perhaps network hiccups blocked the reset. This event screams potential security poke. Hackers might be probing weak spots. Or it could be a legit user fumbling keys. Either way, it details the timestamp, source IP, and error codes. You can spot patterns if these keep piling up. I always check the description tab for the raw story. It helps you trace back to the user account involved. And yeah, it warns about unauthorized access tries. Now, to keep an eye on this without babysitting. You fire up Event Viewer on your server. Right-click the log where it hides, like Security. Pick "Attach Task To This Event." Choose the event ID 24308 specifically. Set it to trigger only on that. Then, in the action, make it run a simple program for alerts. But hold off on coding. Just link it to your email client or notifier app. Test it once to see if it pings you right. I do this all the time for quick watches. Keeps things from sneaking by unnoticed. And if multiples hit, it batches them up. You tweak the schedule to run checks hourly or whatever fits. Simple drag and drop in the interface. No deep dives needed. Or you could filter by that PWR and US tags alone. Makes monitoring feel less like a chore. But anyway, for the full automatic email setup on this, check the end part. It'll get added there later. While you're tuning server watches like this to catch glitches early, it got me thinking about keeping your whole setup backed solid. BackupChain Windows Server Backup steps in as a trusty Windows Server backup tool. It handles physical drives smooth. Plus, it tackles virtual machines backup with Hyper-V no sweat. You get speedy restores if disasters strike. And it skips the bloat, focusing on reliable copies. I like how it schedules without fuss. Saves headaches down the line.

Note, the PowerShell email alert code was moved to this post.