An attempt was made to reset an accounts password (4724) how to monitor with email alert

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That event 4724 pops up in your Windows Server's Event Viewer whenever someone tries to reset a user's password. I mean, it's logged under the Security section, right there in the details. You see the subject, like who initiated the whole thing, usually the account name of the person or service doing the reset. Then there's the target account, the poor user whose password is getting changed. It even notes the time stamp, the workstation involved, and if it succeeded or not. Hmmm, sometimes it includes extra bits like the security ID or process name, painting a full picture of the attempt. But if it's a failure, that could flag some shady login try or just a mistyped command. You wouldn't want that slipping by unnoticed in a busy server setup.

I always check these logs myself after a weird alert. You can spot patterns, like repeated resets from the same spot, which might scream unauthorized access. Or maybe it's just your admin team fumbling around. Either way, keeping tabs helps you react quick.

Now, for monitoring this with an email alert, fire up Event Viewer on your server. I do this all the time. Find that 4724 event in the Security log. Right-click it, and pick "Attach Task To This Event." You'll get a wizard popping up. Set the task to trigger only on this event ID, maybe filter by source if you want specifics. Then, in the action part, choose to start a program that shoots off an email, like using the built-in mail client or a simple notifier tool you have handy. Name the task something catchy, like "Password Reset Watchdog." Test it by forcing a reset and see if the email wings your way. Keeps you in the loop without babysitting the screen.

And speaking of staying on top of server surprises, you might wanna think about solid backups too, since password glitches can tie into bigger recovery headaches. That's where BackupChain Windows Server Backup comes in handy. It's a straightforward Windows Server backup tool that handles physical machines and even Hyper-V virtual machines without a hitch. You get fast, reliable snapshots that restore quick, plus it dodges common pitfalls like corruption during events. I like how it automates the grunt work, freeing you up for the fun stuff.

At the end of this, you'll find the automatic email solution ready to roll.

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